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    Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti

    Published: Mar 26, 2018 / 471 Comments

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    Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti - this recipe features pasta, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, garlic, and olive oil.   It's a great Summer pasta recipe!  Easy and quick!  Only 30 minutes to make.  A fantastic way to prepare chicken pasta using fresh vegetables!

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    This chicken pasta has a good variety of fresh ingredients:  spinach, tomatoes, basil, garlic.  Add chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and good quality olive oil to the mix - and you get a healthy and light dinner!   So good!  This recipe reminds me of tomato spinach shrimp pasta that is also very light and refreshing! This Mediterranean style meal is packed with vegetables, protein and good oils.

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    Why make this pasta dish

    • When we think about chicken pasta, we usually picture a pasta dish with lots of cream sauce and white cheese.   Like this chicken and bacon pasta with spinach and tomatoes in garlic cream sauce.  This spinach tomato chicken pasta has no cream sauce.  It's a healthy version of chicken pasta.  And, it tastes like comfort food.
    • This vibrant chicken spaghetti one of the most popular recipes on my site.   It has been pinned 1.6 million times and visited by millions of people.  I hope you try this Tomato and Spinach Chicken Spaghetti Pasta.   See for yourself why it is so popular!
    • Did I forget to mention that this pasta recipe is easy to make and takes only 30 minutes from start to finish? Not bad for a good-looking dish that tastes like comfort food! And, it looks beautiful, vibrant and colorful!

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    What makes this tomato spinach chicken pasta even more special?

    • This recipe's main ingredients are fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and spinach.
    • To make this pasta even more flavorful, I also used sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes!  They added so much flavor!
    • Once the chicken pasta is completely cooked, I highly recommend that you add 3 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil.   Stir it into the final pasta dish, off heat. It's so tasty and so good for you!

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    Variations

    • Use spaghetti, fettuccine, linguine, angel hair pasta, or pappardelle pasta.
    • Use skinless and boneless chicken thighs.  Or, use skinless and boneless chicken breasts.  Chop chicken meat into smaller pieces.
    • This is the ideal recipe for trying out all sorts of artisanal pasta that we often see in the stores.  Make this recipe with green spinach pasta, or orangy-looking sun-dried tomato fettuccine, artichoke pasta, etc.  You get the idea!  Use all those colorful unusual kinds of pasta we see in the stores in this recipe!
    • Don't have spinach? Use other greens. Swiss chard or kale will work great in this recipe.

    I hope you'll make this easy tomato spinach chicken spaghetti.  It makes a truly Mediterranean dinner!

    More chicken pasta with tomatoes

    Love tomatoes in your pasta? Try these recipes:

    • Chicken Zucchini Pasta with Tomatoes
    • Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Pasta with Bacon and Tomatoes in Asiago Cream Sauce
    • Pesto Chicken Tortellini with Tomatoes and Asparagus

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    Do you enjoy pasta with spinach?   Take a look at these delicious family-friendly dinners:

    • Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken
    • Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake with Spinach Dip
    • Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
    • Italian Ravioli with Spinach and Artichokes
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    4.73 from 684 votes

    Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti

    This chicken pasta recipe has lots of fresh ingredients: garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.   This easy and quick dinner will become a family favorite! 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 532 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained of oil
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil drained from sun-dried tomatoes
    • ½ lb chicken boneless and skinless (preferably, boneless skinless thighs), chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 4 roma tomatoes chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
    • 8 oz spinach fresh
    • 3 garlic cloves chopped
    • 8 oz spaghetti pasta
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil (use high quality olive oil or oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar)

    Instructions 

    • Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, drained from sun-dried tomatoes, to a large skillet, on medium-low heat. 
    • Add chopped chicken.  I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and prefer to use them, but you can use chopped chicken breast, as well. 
    • Add red pepper flakes, and salt over all of the ingredients in the skillet.  
    • Cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
    • Add chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil leaves, fresh spinach, and chopped garlic to the skillet with chicken.  Cook on medium heat for about 3- 5 minutes until spinach wilts just a little, and tomatoes release some of their juices. Remove from heat. 
    • Taste, and add more salt to taste, if needed. Cover with lid and keep off heat.
    • Cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. 
    • Drain.  Add cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. 
    • Reheat on low heat, mix everything well, add more seasonings (salt and pepper), if desired. Remove from heat.
    • At this point, when the pasta and vegetables are off heat, you can add more high-quality olive oil.  It's optional but really tasty!   Or you can add more olive oil from the jar from the sun-dried tomatoes.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    532
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    27
    g
    42
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    42
    mg
    14
    %
    Sodium
     
    401
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    941
    mg
    27
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    51
    g
    17
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    21
    g
    42
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    6090
    IU
    122
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    29
    mg
    35
    %
    Calcium
     
    95
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    3.7
    mg
    21
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Carrie C

      May 31, 2023 at 4:19 pm

      I used venison sausage and added oregano and Italian s seasoning. Added a little pasta water. Very good

      Reply
    2. cindy welzbacher

      May 30, 2023 at 6:22 pm

      Could you serve this cold?

      Reply
    3. Bonnie

      May 28, 2023 at 8:57 pm

      What do you mean my "chopped chicken"? I am thinking just cut in small pieces?

      Reply
    4. BreezyD

      May 11, 2023 at 6:49 pm

      This was really good! It made the "Make again" list. Super easy and well written recipe. I did double the amount of chicken since I was feeding 2 adults and wanted leftovers. My only critique is that it definitely took longer than 10 minutes of prep time. Chopping the sun dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and 1.25 lbs of chicken took between 20 and 30 minutes. Looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Valerie

        May 30, 2023 at 5:22 pm

        I just made the same comment to my husband about 10 minute prep time. Of course, I'm tripling the recipe but still. I'll report back later on how it turned out.

        Reply
    5. Terri

      May 10, 2023 at 9:26 pm

      Delish!

      Reply
    6. David A Carey

      March 29, 2023 at 9:47 am

      After looking at some of your recipes I would like to recieve your newwsletter, if you do one.
      I cannot find a place to sign up for one.
      Thank You,

      Reply
    7. Carol Martin

      March 04, 2023 at 2:18 pm

      Fabulous, rich tomato dish with spinach and chicken. I’m thinking a small pork roast would be pretty amazing too. Thanks for this one—it’s definitely a keeper.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 18, 2023 at 6:46 pm

        Carol, thank YOU for taking the time to share such a positive comment! ❤️ This would be tasty with pork roast!

        Reply
    8. Cen

      January 16, 2023 at 9:03 pm

      Delicious recipe. Overall a little lacking in flavor and was very dry but it was definitely tasty and a family fav.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 3:44 pm

        Cen, I am so glad you loved this recipe! For more flavor, I would suggest seasoning with smoked paprika and fresh herbs, such as basil. And adding just the right amount of salt - as the salt always helps bring out all the flavors.

        Reply
    9. Diana winston

      January 15, 2023 at 3:09 pm

      Can you use rotisserie chicken?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 4:04 pm

        Diana, yes! Rotisserie chicken would be so flavorful and delicious in this recipe!

        Reply
      • Michelle

        January 26, 2023 at 6:45 pm

        I made this the other night. Definitely a quick week night dinner. I think I would have liked more sun-dried tomatoes and basil and a little less red pepper flakes. I will make this again.

        Reply
        • Julia

          January 30, 2023 at 3:30 pm

          Michelle, thank you for the feedback and helpful suggestions. Glad you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

          Reply
    10. Susan

      January 03, 2023 at 12:03 am

      Can you substitute zucchini spaghetti for pasta?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 07, 2023 at 8:35 pm

        Susan, yes, you can - it will be delicious!

        Reply
        • Angel steele

          January 14, 2023 at 10:33 pm

          It all looks so delished. Love you're recipes

          Reply
          • Julia

            January 22, 2023 at 4:09 pm

            Thank you so much, Angel!

            Reply
            • Daniel

              January 29, 2023 at 2:07 am

              Delicious, easy to make. Brilliant midweek dinner, thank you!

            • Julia

              January 30, 2023 at 3:08 pm

              Daniel, thank you for this comment - glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        • Kayla A

          January 15, 2023 at 7:47 pm

          Bro I’ve made this since college and it’s still a staple in my house so good

          Reply
          • Julia

            January 22, 2023 at 4:00 pm

            Kayla, I am so glad you've been making this recipe since college - thank you for the 5-star review! 🙂

            Reply
            • Fran

              May 08, 2023 at 9:43 am

              Do you think this would work as a cold pasta salad?

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