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Chicken Spinach Pasta Skillet (Light Cream Sauce)

Chicken Spinach Pasta Skillet: 1 Recipe to Delight


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  • Author: Samira
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy one-pan chicken spinach pasta skillet with a light cream sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne work well)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken until browned. Remove from skillet.
  4. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
  5. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Add pasta and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet.
  10. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of spinach to your preference.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • Add red pepper flakes for some heat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg