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Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

This tremendously delicious Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta is definitely a winner. It's quick and easy to make, incredibly rich in flavors, and can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken pasta, tomato spinach chicken pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 473kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta rotini, or other small shaped pasta
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained oil reserved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil drained from sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 pound chicken boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 ounces spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta al dente, according to package instructions.
  • Cook the chicken: In the meantime, add the sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, chicken pieces, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to a large skillet, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Finish cooking: Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, and spinach to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts a little.
  • Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese and toss everything together well.
  • Finish and serve: Drizzle some good olive oil over the pasta and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. You can use a scoop of pasta water to help with the creaminess of your sauce, this is useful if your pasta gets too dry.
  2. Pack this dish with other veggies such as asparagus, broccoli, peppers or even mushrooms.
  3. Make this chicken pasta gluten-free by using gluten-free brown-rice penne pasta instead of regular penne.
  4. Store this pasta dish in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  5. Reheat the chicken pasta in the microwave or in a skillet, with a couple of tablespoons water to loosen the sauce and pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6850IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg