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Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta

The ultimate comfort food, Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta is creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish combines tender chicken and fresh spinach in a rich tomato sauce. Make it tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • to taste Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Grater
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides of each piece with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
  3. Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, then cook the chicken for about 5 minutes/side or until it's cooked through, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir until it's nice and smooth. Reduce the heat to medium. Let the sauce cook for about 3-5 minutes (let it gently bubble and it will thicken up a bit).
  6. Meanwhile, cut the chicken up into strips.
  7. Season the sauce with some salt & pepper, then add in the chicken and spinach and let it warm through for a minute or two.
  8. If the sauce gets too thick, add in a splash of the hot pasta water prior to draining it. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce (I add the pasta back to the pot it was cooked in and then pour the skillet contents into the pot). Serve immediately with parmesan cheese over top.

Notes

  • Tip: I don’t recommend subbing the cream for something else like half-and-half because the tomatoes are likely to curdle the sauce.