DinnerAmericanHigh ProteinFamily FriendlyBudget Friendly
Chicken Tomato Spinach Pasta
A stovetop pasta with chicken, crushed tomatoes, spinach and cheddar.
- Calories
- 600
- Protein
- 46g
- Carbs
- 63g
- Fat
- 17g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 40 min total
- chicken breastpatted dry16 oz
- pasta10 oz
- crushed tomatoes16 oz
- baby spinach4 cup
- shredded cheddar cheese2 oz
- yellow oniondiced1/4 lb
- garlicminced1
- canola oil4 tsp
- paprika1 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Do not rinse the chicken. Pat it dry, season with paprika, kosher salt and black pepper, then wash the board, knife and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 2Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, tender with a firm center. Drain it, reserving a little cooking water.
- 3Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer it to a clean plate and slice it.
- 4Cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
- 5Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until reduced slightly. Stir in the spinach and pasta, loosening with cooking water as needed. Fold in the chicken and cheddar, then cook for 1-2 minutes, until steaming and the cheese melts.
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