Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach brings tender chicken and al dente penne together in a garlicky tomato-basil sauce brightened with a splash of red wine. Baby spinach wilts into the pan for a fresh, slightly earthy finish, making each bite cozy yet vibrant. It’s a great weeknight dinner that feels hearty enough for guests but simple enough for any busy evening.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken as you like. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until well browned. Take the chicken out of the skillet.
- 2
Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Add the wine and bring it to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes, Swanson Chicken Broth, penne, and water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the penne is tender. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 minute or until the spinach is wilted.
- Calories 474.99 kcal High 24%
- Protein 41.73 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 47.22 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.89 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 126.8 mg High 42%
- Sodium 1379.57 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 7.1 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.81 g --
- Added Sugars 3.74 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 136.87 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 869.56 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 156.4 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 28.69 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 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 474.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes 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 474.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach healthy?
- Skillet Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 474.99 calories and 41.73 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1379.57 mg (60% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.74 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Onions 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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