Servings: 6
One Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
One Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe - a simple and delicious weeknight dinner, ready in under 30 minutes. Made With Barilla Pronto - One Pan, No Boil, No Drain Penne pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 box Barilla Pronto Penne pasta — (12 oz/340g)
- 3 cups water — (or you can substitute 2 cups water + 1 cup chicken stock)
- 1 lb chicken breast — , chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste — (I used 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper)
- 1 jar Barilla Marinara Sauce — (12 oz)
- 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes — (optional)
- 2 cups spinach — (packed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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In a deep pot (or Dutch oven) combine pasta, water and chicken. Add oregano and pinch of salt . Water needs to cover the pasta.
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Turn burner on high and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cook for a few additional minutes, if the water has not been absorbed and chicken has not been fully cooked.
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Remove from heat and add sauce, cream cheese, more salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and oregano. Stir so the cream cheese and sauce can incorporate. Add spinach. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
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Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese on top. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian