Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Name: Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound chicken; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 medium tomatoes; 6 cloves garlic; 10 ounces spinach; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6
Calories
473 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Iris Warren

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This tremendously delicious Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta is definitely a winner. It's quick and easy to make, incredibly rich in flavors, and can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

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Ingredients

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12 ounces penne pasta rotini, or other small shaped pasta
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained oil reserved
3 tablespoons olive oil drained from sun dried tomatoes
1 pound chicken boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 medium tomatoes chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
10 ounces spinach fresh
1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta al dente, according to package instructions.
Cook the chicken: In the meantime, add the sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, chicken pieces, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to a large skillet, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
Finish cooking: Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, and spinach to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts a little.
Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese and toss everything together well.
Finish and serve: Drizzle some good olive oil over the pasta and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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Notes

You can use a scoop of pasta water to help with the creaminess of your sauce, this is useful if your pasta gets too dry.
Pack this dish with other veggies such as asparagus, broccoli, peppers or even mushrooms.
Make this chicken pasta gluten-free by using gluten-free brown-rice penne pasta instead of regular penne.
Store this pasta dish in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat the chicken pasta in the microwave or in a skillet, with a couple of tablespoons water to loosen the sauce and pasta.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 549mg (23%) Potassium 892mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 6850IU (137%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 300mg (30%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	473kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	39mg	13%
Sodium	549mg	23%
Potassium	892mg	19%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	6850IU	137%
Vitamin C	23mg	26%
Calcium	300mg	30%
Iron	3mg	17%