Description
This One-Pan Tomato Basil Pasta with Spinach & Chicken is the kind of meal that checks every box—healthy, satisfying, and super easy to clean up. Protein-rich pasta and lean chicken simmer together in a light garlic-tomato broth with loads of spinach and fresh basil. It’s a wholesome, veggie-forward dinner with no cream, no fuss, and all the flavor.
Ingredients
8 oz protein pasta (penne or fusilli)
1 lb chicken breast or tenderloins, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups baby spinach
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes, 1 small zucchini grated
Instructions
In a large deep skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until lightly golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and tomatoes. Sauté until tomatoes start to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
Add pasta, chicken broth, and zucchini if using. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add spinach and return chicken to the pan. Simmer 2–3 more minutes until pasta is al dente and spinach is wilted.
Stir in basil and chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner