Flavorful and time-saving, this spinach chicken pasta is prepared in only one pot for a quick and effortless meal. Tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and succulent pasta come together in a creamy and flavorful sauce that's bursting with taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pot wonder is packed with nutrition and culinary delight.
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ONE-POT CHICKEN SPINACH BACON ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, milk, penne pasta, parmesan cheese
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy.
- Add the chicken and cook until no pink is showing. Remove the chicken.
- Cook the spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper with the bacon until the spinach has wilted.
- Put the chicken back in, add the milk, then stir.
- Bring the milk to a boil, then add the pasta.
- Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
- Add the parmesan, then mix until the cheese has melted. Serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1071 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 77 grams, Sugar 18 grams
ONE-POT SPINACH CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, salt, penne pasta, garlic, chicken breasts, pepper, crushed tomato, red chili flakes, heavy cream, spinach, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese
Provided by Adam Bianchi
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil water in a large pot over high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add 2 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red chili flakes into the pot and stir.
- Add crushed tomatoes, stirring for a few minutes.
- Add cream, stirring until incorporated.
- Add spinach and stir until the spinach cooks down and incorporates.
- Add chicken, pasta, and parmesan, stirring until pasta is evenly coated.
- Garnish with more parmesan cheese and serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1183 calories, Carbohydrate 136 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 63 grams, Sugar 17 grams
ONE-POT SPINACH AND TOMATO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dried whole wheat penne, olive oil, yellow onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, diced tomato, kosher salt, ground black pepper, shredded rotisserie chicken, baby spinach
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ¾ cup (175 ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander and place the pot back on the stove over medium heat
- To the pot, add the olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and reserved pasta water, and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta back to the pot, along with the shredded chicken and spinach, and stir to combine and wilt the spinach.
- Store the leftovers in the fridge for the rest of the week.
- *Vegan/Vegetarian Substitution: Omit the shredded chicken.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 8 grams
ONE-POT CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breast, yellow onion, salt, pepper, cremini mushroom, garlic, dried thyme, paprika, chicken broth, heavy cream, farfalle pasta, spinach, parmesan cheese
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper, and brown - make sure to cook through. Set chicken aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the onion into the pot and stir. Cook down for 1-2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and garlic, and stir to incorporate with the onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste as well as thyme and paprika. Stir to evenly season.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the pot and stir. Bring to a boil, then add the farfalle pasta.
- Cook according to package instructions, being sure to stir every 1-2 minutes to keep the pasta from clumping together. (Cook time may be a little longer in this recipe than when the pasta is boiled in water.)
- When the farfalle pasta is al dente, add the spinach and chicken and stir until the spinach cooks down and incorporates.
- Add parmesan and stir until it's well-incorporated and you're left with a smooth sauce.
- Top off with extra parmesan and serve.
- Enjoy!
ONE-POT CHEESY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, penne pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon zest
Provided by Dhruv Vohra
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.
- Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and texture than frozen spinach.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken and vegetables won't cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the spinach at the end of cooking: Spinach cooks very quickly, so add it to the pan last.
- Season the pasta to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste before serving.
Conclusion:
One-pot spinach chicken pasta is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The combination of chicken, spinach, and pasta is a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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