One-Pot Chicken Pasta
Are you looking for a hearty, satisfying dinner that can be whipped up with minimal fuss and cleanup? Then my One-Pot Chicken Pasta Marinara is just the dish you've been seeking! This comforting, savory pasta is brimming with tender chicken, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all swimming in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with Italian herbs. The best part is that it all comes together in one pot, making it an ideal solution for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 chicken breasts sliced into squares
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red pepper powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking and Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 can tomatoes sauce
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 8 mini mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- 1 cup pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Combine the diced chicken with olive oil, red pepper powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Fry the marinated chicken until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more oil if needed and sauté the sliced red onion until softened. Add sliced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Stir until fragrant.
- Deglaze with red wine and let it cook down until it forms a thick sauce. Add diced tomatoes, pasta, and water, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves, and cooked chicken to the pot. Simmer everything together until the pasta is tender and the spinach wilts.
- Serve the pasta hot, topped with mini mozzarella balls and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 302mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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