Easy Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipes

EASY CHICKEN AND SPINACH SKILLET PASTA

Steps:

• Chop & dice 1/2 an onion and add to a cast-iron skillet set on medium heat with olive oil. Sautee until translucent - about 5 minutes.
• Add in minced garlic cooking for another couple of minutes.
• Add in the roughly chopped roasted red peppers and red pepper flakes. Then stir in 1 8ounce box of Banza Chickpea pasta.
• Add 1 cup of broth to the skillet, stir and place a lid on, letting the pasta cook for 5-8 minutes. Be sure to stir every minute or so to ensure the pasta is not sticking to the skillet.
• Once the pasta is almost cooked, add a couple of handfuls of spinach to the skillet. Place the lid back on so the spinach can wilt. Continue stirring.
• Finally, add in 1 pound of cooked and chopped chicken *, parmesan and mozzarella. Stir to make sure all is combined.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

CHICKEN & SPINACH SKILLET PASTA WITH LEMON & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice and zest; bring to a simmer.
• Remove from heat. Stir in spinach and the cooked pasta.
• Cover and let stand until the spinach is just wilted.
• Divide among 4 plates and top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.

CHICKEN & SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the onion, mushroom and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the chicken, spinach, 3 tablespoons cheese, lemon juice, pepper and pepper flakes; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

CHICKEN 'N' SPINACH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Prepare rigatoni acoording to package directions.
• Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of an 11x7" baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl and set aside.
• Drain thawed spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towls.
• Stir rigatoni, spinach, chicken and next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarela cheese.
• Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.