Description
A quick and nutritious pasta dish featuring chicken, fresh spinach, and ripe tomatoes, perfect for cozy fall nights.
Ingredients
- 8 ouncesof pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 1pound of chicken breast, diced
- 2 cupsof fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cupsof cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoonsof olive oil
- 3cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoonof Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cookthe pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sautéthe chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
- Preparethe sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until tomatoes soften.
- Combineeverything: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts.
- Mixwith pasta: Add the pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to ensure the pasta is well-coated.
- Serve: Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, consider adding a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time:10 minutes
- Cook Time:20 minutes
- Category:Main Course
- Method:Sautéing
- Cuisine:Italian