Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta Recipe – With only 30 minutes of total work, this easy chicken pasta recipe is simple, fast, and delicious! It is super versatile, uses pantry ingredients you might already have on hand and it’s a complete dinner that tastes as it came from a restaurant! Anytime you are craving comfort food, give this tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe a try. Enjoy!

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Ingredients list for the Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

• 1/2 lb (225g) chicken breast, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup (125ml) chicken stock
• 8 oz (225g) fresh spinach
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, drained of oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 8 oz (225g) rotini pasta (or farfalle, penne, spaghetti… or any pasta of your choice)

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Directions

1. To make the Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta: Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.

2. In the meantime, add diced chicken and cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Don’t stir the chicken too much to let it get that nice golden color. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, gently fry chopped garlic for one minute, then add tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cook on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce has reduced a little. Add spinach and cook until it wilts just a little.

4. Push the tomato and spinach on the side and add the cooked chicken back to the pan, along with cooked and drained pasta, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Reheat on low heat, stirring gently, and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Remove from heat.

5. Just before serving, you can add a good drizzle of high-quality olive oil. It’s optional but really tasty! Serve the Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta immediately. Enjoy!

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Tips for the Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta recipe

We hope you’ll make this easy chicken pasta recipe with tomato and spinach. It is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. Here are a few tips to make it even better:

• This Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta is super flavorful. Don’t skimp on sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes because they add a great depth of flavor!
• Once the dish is ready, we recommend that you add a good tablespoon of olive oil, off heat.
• We use skinless and boneless chicken breasts. But you can sub with skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces. Keep in mind it can render more fat. 
• You can use Swiss chard or kale instead of spinach
• Make sure you’re using a large and deep skillet because it makes a large quantity to feed a crowd.

What another pasta shape can we use?

This chicken pasta recipe works well with any type of pasta. You can use farfalle, penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, linguine, angel hair pasta, or pappardelle pasta.

How to store the chicken pasta leftovers?

Keep the chicken pasta leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can reheat the chicken pasta in the microwave or in a skillet, with a few tablespoons water to loosen the sauce.

More pasta recipes you might like

• Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet
• Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach
• Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
• Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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