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One-pot Spinach Chicken Pasta

featured in 6 Unforgettable Pasta Recipes In Red Sauce

This quick and easy pasta dish is made in just one pot, and features tender chicken and plenty of spinach in a creamy tomato sauce.

Adam Bianchi
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

One-pot Spinach Chicken Pasta
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 3 servings

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 1 lb penne pasta (455 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 28 oz crushed tomato (795 g), 1 can
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 mL)
  • 5 oz spinach (140 g)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (55 g)

Garnish

  • parmesan cheese, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 688
  • Fat 27g
  • Carbs 69g
  • Fiber 8g
  • Sugar 13g
  • Protein 48g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Boil water in a large pot over high heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to water and add pasta. Cook pasta until almost al dente, or for 1-2 minutes less than the recommended cook time. Drain.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Brown chicken, making sure to cook through. Set chicken aside.
  4. Add 2 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red chili flakes into the pot and stir.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, stirring for a few minutes.
  6. Add cream, stirring until incorporated.
  7. Add spinach and stir until the spinach cooks down and incorporates.
  8. Add chicken, pasta, and parmesan, stirring until pasta is evenly coated.
  9. Garnish with more parmesan cheese and serve!
  10. Enjoy!
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