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One-pan chicken and spinach pasta with creamy lemon parmesan sauce served warm in a skillet.

One-Pan Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta With Lemon & Parmesan


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

A creamy, bright one-pan pasta combining tender chicken, fresh spinach, and tangy lemon in a parmesan-infused sauce, ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach packed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • optional 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • optional 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley

  • Instructions

    1. Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

    2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet

    3. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through then remove and set aside

    4. Add remaining oil and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant

    5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil scraping up any browned bits

    6. Add uncooked pasta and simmer until al dente and most broth is absorbed

    7. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream lemon juice and lemon zest

    8. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until sauce thickens slightly

    9. Stir in spinach handful by handful until wilted

    10. Gradually add parmesan cheese stirring constantly until sauce is smooth

    11. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and thin sauce with broth if needed

    12. Serve topped with extra parmesan and chopped herbs

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving

    Keywords: one-pan pasta, chicken spinach pasta, tuscan chicken pasta, easy pasta dinner, skillet pasta, lemon parmesan pasta, one-pan dinner, weeknight meal