Chicken Pasta with Spinach and Tomato
Originally submitted by Laura and modified by Kaboose.com
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Creamy chicken and tender pasta, tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and steamed spinach, is a family favorite that's full of flavor and a wonderful way to get kids to eat their veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
- 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (8 ounce) package cold cream cheese, cubed
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
Cooking Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil, and stir in penne pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken cubes in broth; simmering until done, about 10 minutes. Stir in cubed cream cheese and spinach. Return to simmer, and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cherry tomatoes, and cook about 3 minutes more.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked, drained pasta and sauce. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 549cal
- total fat: 17g
- cholesterol: 107mg
- sodium: 518mg
- carbohydrates: 58.8g
- fiber: 4.3g
- protein: 41.2g
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Ready In: 30 min.
Servings: 6
10 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Ready In: 30 min.
Servings: 6
