Description
This Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and sweet tomatoes with perfectly cooked spaghetti. It’s a healthy, flavorful, and easy dinner recipe that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 lb chicken breast (bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in the same skillet. Add tomatoes and cook until thickened.
- Add spinach and chicken to the skillet. Stir until spinach wilts.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add mushrooms or white wine for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg