One-Pan Healthy Chicken Pasta

This recipe cooks everything in a single skillet, which reduces cleanup. It provides a balanced meal suitable for weeknight cooking.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Equipment

Large skillet or deep pan

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, sliced
250 g pasta (penne or fusilli)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
To taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
Add chicken slices and cook until lightly golden.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add pasta, tomatoes, and water or broth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer.
Cook until the pasta is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Stir in spinach until it wilts.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.

Notes

I like how everything comes together in one pan. This keeps the dish looking clean and simple on the plate.

By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.

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