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One-pot Spinach Chicken Pasta
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One-pot Spinach Chicken Pasta

By Tasty35 min🍽 3 servings

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.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Add 2 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red chili flakes into the pot and stir.

  5. 5

    Add crushed tomatoes, stirring for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Add cream, stirring until incorporated.

  7. 7

    Add spinach and stir until the spinach cooks down and incorporates.

  8. 8

    Add chicken, pasta, and parmesan, stirring until pasta is evenly coated.

  9. 9

    Garnish with more parmesan cheese and serve!

  10. 10

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (12)

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 5 oz spinach
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • parmesan cheese, to taste