One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta
This one-skillet cheesy ground chicken pasta is a quick, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. With tender pasta, flavorful ground chicken, and melted cheese, it's a family favorite ready in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground chicken
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red onion diced
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add diced onions and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, chicken broth, marinara sauce, and heavy cream. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- In the last 2 minutes, add spinach and grape tomatoes, stirring until wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
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Notes
For extra flavor, try adding red pepper flakes or swapping mozzarella for cheddar. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.