Simple Tuscan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Family Meal
A delightful and easy recipe perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then add spinach and cooked pasta.
- Toss to combine and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams