Easy Sautéed Chicken Pasta with Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper
• 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) salt (for pasta water)
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried Italian herbs (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
• 1 cup (150 g) fresh spinach (optional for added nutrition)