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Pasta Chicken

Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti

Published: Mar 26, 2018 | 310 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

Amazing chicken pasta recipes with spinach

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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Chicken Spaghetti Pasta
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Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

This chicken pasta recipe has lots of fresh ingredients: garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.   This easy and quick dinner will become a family favorite! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained of oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil drained from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 lb chicken boneless and skinless (preferably, boneless skinless thighs), chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 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
  1. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, drained from sun-dried tomatoes, to a large skillet, on medium-low heat. 

  2. Add chopped chicken.  I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and prefer to use them, but you can use chopped chicken breast, as well. 

  3. Add red pepper flakes, and salt over all of the ingredients in the skillet.  

  4. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  5. 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. 

  6. Taste, and add more salt to taste, if needed. Cover with lid and keep off heat.

  7. Cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. 

  8. Drain.  Add cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. 

  9. Reheat on low heat, mix everything well, add more seasonings (salt and pepper), if desired. Remove from heat.

  10. 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.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 401mg17%
Potassium 941mg27%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 6090IU122%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Basil, Chicken, Dinner, Pasta, Recipe, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Vegetables Published: Mar 26, 2018 310 Comments

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  1. Dave B

    Dec 26, 2020 at 7:30 am

    I made this last week and it was absolutely delicious and I will definitely be doing it again soon.

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  2. Gail Drummond

    Dec 20, 2020 at 10:27 am

    This was great, my husband asked for it again.

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    • Julia

      Dec 22, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      Gail, I am very happy to hear that! Thank you for your comment! 🙂

      Reply
  3. MaryJane Watson

    Dec 13, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Great recipe. I used gluten-free penne pasta. Very tasty, easy and my husband loved it! I think I will double the spinach next time, but I also included the chicken! Thank you, Julia.

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    • Julia

      Dec 21, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      You are very welcome! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! And, yes, this works well with gluten-free pasta.

      Reply
  4. Janine

    Dec 08, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    I make this recipe all the time! My husband and I love it! Thank you!!

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    • Julia

      Dec 10, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      Janine, you are very welcome! So glad you and your husband have enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
  5. Kayleigh

    Nov 19, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Made this for my parents. Absolutely loved it!!!

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    • Julia

      Nov 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Kayleigh, I am very happy to hear that! 🙂 Thank you for the comment!

      Reply
  6. Cheryl Taylor

    Oct 26, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    Loved this recipe. But I used Italian sausage instead of the chicken. Gave it quite a zip.

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  7. Laurel

    Sep 30, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    It was delicious! I just didn’t add the chicken and doubled the spinach. Full of flavor and will make again. Easy, so no reason my husband can’t have it ready when I come home. Thank you.

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