PASTA ALFREDO WITH BUTTERMILK, CHICKEN AND SPINACH

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Pasta Alfredo with Buttermilk, Chicken and Spinach image

Rich and creamy without the addition of cream. You won't be disappointed.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounce(s) rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
1/4 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk
1/2 cup(s) buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
4 ounce(s) finely shredded parmesan cheese (approx 1 1/2 cups), divided
5 ounce(s) fresh baby spinach
4 cup(s) shredded rotisserie chicken

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions - drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Using a whisk, add flour and whisk until smooth. Let cook 1 minute longer. Slowly whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick - 3-4 minutes. Remove mixture from heat.
  • Whisk in buttermilk, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in spinach, 1 cup at a time, stirring until wilted before next addition. Add chicken and pasta, stir until coated and warmed through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.

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