Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach
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 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 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
Continue cooking and stirring the chicken and the garlic until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- 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
Stir in the shell pasta and return to a boil.
- 5
Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells are cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Spread the spinach over the pasta, cover, and simmer until the spinach leaves are cooked, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet; simmer until the cheese has melted and the pasta is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 792.48 kcal High
- Protein 77.21 g Good Source
- Carbs 71.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.17 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.81 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 181.89 mg High
- Sodium 1068.42 mg High
- Fiber 5.38 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.6 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 692.79 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.74 mg Good Source
- Potassium 497.07 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 623.71 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 44.05 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 792.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 792.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
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