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Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪

Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach brings tender, garlicky chicken together with herb-laced tomatoes and a splash of red wine for a rich, savory sauce. Seashell pasta soaks up the juices, while fresh spinach and melted mozzarella add a creamy, comforting finish. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken and the garlic until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

  2. 2

    Continue cooking and stirring the chicken and the garlic until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

  3. 3

    Pour in the wine and the diced tomatoes with their juice, and bring to a boil over high heat while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

  4. 4

    Stir in the shell pasta and return to a boil.

  5. 5

    Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells are cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Spread the spinach over the pasta, cover, and simmer until the spinach leaves are cooked, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet; simmer until the cheese has melted and the pasta is bubbling, about 5 minutes.

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