Delicious chicken pasta recipe with tomatoes and spinach
Sure, here's a delicious recipe for chicken pasta with tomatoes and spinach:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add the drained diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Pour in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
7. Add the cooked pasta and cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are coated evenly with the sauce.
8. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired.
9. Serve the chicken pasta with tomatoes and spinach , and enjoy!
This recipe is versatile, so feel free to adjust the seasonings or add additional ingredients like red pepper flakes for some heat or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.