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CHICKEN AND SPINACH SKILLET PASTA

Course Main Course
Keyword Chicken, Skillet Meal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces approximately 2-1/2 cups uncooked dry (uncooked) penne pasta
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 5 ounce bag fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a 12" deep skillet or saute pan and place over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook, stirring frequently. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, a touch of salt, and fresh ground pepper, and continue cooking for 3 or 4 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add remaining olive oil to the pan and add onions. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.