Description
Delightful one-pan tomato & spinach chicken pasta brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Creamy, herb-infused sauce combines perfectly seared chicken, fresh spinach, and tender pasta, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 10 ounces (280 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups baby spinach
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Swanson® Chicken Broth
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) water
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) red wine
- 1 14.5 ounces (411 grams) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 4 ounces (113 grams) uncooked penne pasta
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken with preferred seasonings. Sear in hot, oiled skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, rotating frequently for even coloration. Transfer chicken to clean plate.
- Sauté onions in same skillet until translucent and slightly crisp. Deglaze pan with wine, scraping accumulated flavor bits from bottom of skillet.
- Pour tomatoes, chicken broth, penne, and water into skillet. Bring liquid to rapid boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer pasta for approximately 10 minutes, stirring intermittently until pasta reaches tender consistency.
- Reintroduce seared chicken to skillet. Warm for 2 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
- Gently fold fresh spinach into mixture, allowing leaves to wilt quickly – approximately 1 minute. Leaves should turn vibrant green and slightly soft without losing structural integrity.
- Remove skillet from heat. Let dish rest momentarily to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
Notes
- Customize chicken seasoning with Italian herbs, garlic powder, or your favorite spice blend for extra flavor depth.
- Ensure chicken is fully browned to develop rich, caramelized exterior and lock in juicy tenderness.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance sauce complexity and deglaze pan effectively.
- Substitute whole wheat penne for added fiber or gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions without compromising dish texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg