Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce
Farfalle is coated in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce enriched with chicken broth and heavy cream, with tender chicken, sliced mushrooms, onion, garlic, and fresh spinach throughout. Parmesan and parsley add a finishing touch to this comforting, satisfying pasta, which comes together in two pots on the stovetop for an easy midweek dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl or a deep platter.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Season tenders with salt and pepper; place them in the hot oil and cook until lightly browned on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook the other side until lightly browned, an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3
Add mushrooms and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until the onion is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and mustard. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Return chicken tenders to the skillet and submerge them in the broth mixture. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken and place it on top of the cooked pasta.
- 4
Continue to cook the sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in cream. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 471.54 kcal High 24%
- Protein 36.15 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 56.64 g 21%
- Total Fat 11.13 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.95 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.8 mg High 21%
- Sodium 671.82 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 7.96 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 4.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 139.33 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 6.77 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 842.68 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 296.2 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 9.85 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Tenderloin, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 471.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Tenderloin, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce healthy?
- Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Farfalle in Creamy Dijon Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 471.54 calories and 36.15 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 671.82 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.95 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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