Chicken Spinach Pasta

Name: Chicken Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 10 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For a quick and easy 30-minute meal that won't disappoint, look no further than this creamy chicken spinach pasta recipe.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir chicken and onion in oil for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in soup and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, cheese and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 698 calories, 42g fat (22g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 1061mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 45g protein.

Cleanup is a breeze with this creamy spinach chicken. To make things even easier, tear the spinach with your hands instead of cutting it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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