Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta Recipe
This tomato spinach chicken pasta recipe features tender pan-fried chicken in a creamy tomato spinach sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving, to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken and cook until done; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Cook garlic, add tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and seasoning. Simmer.
- Combine: Cut chicken, add to sauce with spinach. Toss with cooked pasta.
- Serve: Top with parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- I don’t recommend substituting the cream as it may cause the sauce to curdle due to the acidity of the tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 589 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 772mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 141mg
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