One-Pan Chicken Pasta

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A no-wash meal combining tender chicken, pasta, and veggies in a single skillet. This Italian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, pasta, and spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet and mix well. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and stir until melted. Serve immediately.

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