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One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta

Make this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.

Active Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Yield
Serves 6

How to Make It

1. Step
Heat oil in a large, high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring often to break up the meat, until cooked through and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add onion, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and the tomatoes are breaking down, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Step
Stir in pasta, broth, marinara and cream; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in spinach (in batches, if necessary), basil and mozzarella; cover and cook until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan, if using.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat penne
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup low-moisture part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Tags

Egg FreeHigh-ProteinNut-FreeSoy-Free

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