Cheesy Chicken Pasta
A one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, pasta, and spinach in a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2 ½ cups)
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces fresh spinach (roughly 3 cups)
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, and pepper; cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in uncooked penne, chicken broth, and milk. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Once pasta is tender, uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes if there's extra liquid. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Add fresh spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the oven.