Description
A simple and delicious chicken pasta recipe that’s perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of pasta
- 1 pound of chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet and cook until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked to avoid any food safety issues.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pasta recipes, easy chicken pasta, beginner pasta recipe