Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Pasta

Name: Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4.5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 8 ounce pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 5 ounce fresh spinach; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Tender chicken and sweet cherry tomatoes simmered with spinach and garlic, served over quick-cooking pasta for a wholesome and fast weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4.5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.79/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
8 ounce pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
5 ounce fresh spinach
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound chicken breast pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add the 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to soften and burst.
Pour in the 1/2 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the 5 ounces fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to combine. Adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt if needed. Serve immediately, topped with optional 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A sprinkle of fresh basil before serving would be a nice addition.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
Fat: 11.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 79 mg