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Chicken Spaghetti with Spinach

One dish dinners.

They scream simplicity.  They scream ease. And they scream quick.

5 ingredients.  Most of which you likely already have in your pantry and freezer.

20-ish minutes. Or however long it takes you to cook the spaghetti and then toss it with the other ingredients.

You could serve it with a side of bread, or simple side salad – but it really doesn’t need it!

Chicken Spaghetti with Spinach

This one-dish dinner is the perfect way to level up your next spaghetti night!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. spaghetti noodles
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic (any flavor will do)
  • 20 oz frozen spinach
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • Optional: Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • Garlic bread, as side dish

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, boil the spaghetti noodles as directed. Drain and let sit in colander while you prepare the sauce. Do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spinach in the microwave as directed. Drain off the liquid, but dont squeeze it dry.
  • Return the warm Dutch oven or saucepan to the burner and add the diced tomatoes with their juices, the spinach and remaining liquid, and the cooked and shredded chicken. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Reintroduce the spaghetti noodles and toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Prepare garlic bread, as side dish.
  • Serve Chicken Spaghetti with Spinach with a side of garlic bread.