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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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 40%
- Protein 77.21 g Good Source 154%
- Carbohydrate 71.77 g 26%
- Total Fat 20.17 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.81 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 181.89 mg High 61%
- Sodium 1068.42 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 5.38 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 9.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 471.15 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 4.74 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 497.07 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 423.13 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 28.36 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach healthy?
- Skillet Italian Chicken with Pasta and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 792.48 calories and 77.21 g of protein, or 154% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1068.42 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.81 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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