Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Sautéed Chicken
A comforting and flavorful Italian-American dinner featuring tender sautéed chicken breast, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy tomato and spinach sauce. This dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- •12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), cut into 1-inch cubes
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- •1/2 cup chicken broth
- •1/2 cup heavy cream
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- •5 oz fresh spinach
- •1/2 tsp dried oregano
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add minced garlic and oregano, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- 5
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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