One Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe
One Pot Chicken Spinach Pasta – a creamy, easy dinner made with tender chicken, pasta, spinach, and tomato sauce, all cooked in one pot.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups water or 2 cups water + 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce 12 oz
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a deep pot, combine pasta, water, chicken, oregano, and salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in marinara sauce, cream cheese, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat, top with Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking
- Add a splash of liquid if sauce thickens too much
- Great for leftovers and meal prep
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 392mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.7mg
