Casual Comfort Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A creamy, one-pan pasta dish with tender chicken and spinach, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, chicken breasts, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
6 oz chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups spinach
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 oz cubed chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Add the drained spaghetti, 6 oz cooked chicken, and 2 cups fresh spinach to the skillet. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the dish is heated through. Season with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to taste.