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Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet

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Skillet meals are my favorite and this Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet made with Bertolli marinara sauce is a great one.
Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet - a full meal loaded with spring flavors made all in the same skillet! | Persnickety PlatesIt’s spring, guys! Finally. Not that it feels like it around here, it’s still in the 40s and pretty gloomy looking, but I see some flowers and hear birds, so there’s hope. Julia’s birthday is this Sunday (which also happens to be Easter) so it’s been an extra hectic week. Do you know how hard it is to stuff confetti into balloons? Take my word for it when I say it’s tricky.
Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet - a full meal loaded with spring flavors made all in the same skillet! | Persnickety PlatesI needed an easy dinner idea and this Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Skillet delivers. Skillet meals are my favorite. You only have to use one pot which keeps cleanup minimal, which is crucial around here. I just don’t have time (or inclination) to make really elaborate meals. In this case, you even cook the pasta in the same skillet (no dirty colander!).  I also love that skillet meals can feed a big group, or in our case, make a large portion that heats up great for leftovers during the week.

We picked up Bertolli Riserva Marinara at the grocery store this weekend to go along with some spring ingredients – onion, garlic, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. All flavors I love and luckily, all flavors Julia loves, too.

Start by sauteing some onion in olive oil. Add in the garlic and wait for your kitchen to smell amazing. Add in your chicken and cook until no longer pink. Stir in the Riserva Marinara and some chicken broth. Pile in the diced artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Tuck in your noodles, cover, and let simmer. Add in your spinach. Stir. Top with cheese and cover until you have melty goodness. That easy.
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Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet - a full meal loaded with spring flavors made all in the same skillet! | Persnickety Plates

4.34 from 3 votes

Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet

Created by Melissa Williams
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet - a full meal loaded with spring flavors made all in the same skillet!

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the olive oil and let heat up.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Add in the chopped onion and saute until translucent.
    1/4 cup chopped onion
  • Add in the minced garlic and stir.
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Add in the cubed chicken and season with salt & pepper, to taste. Cook through until no longer pink.
    1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt & pepper
  • Stir in the
    Bertolli Riserva Marinara and chicken broth.
    1 cup chicken broth, 1 jar
  • Add in the chopped artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes.
    1 jar, 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • Pour in the bowtie pasta and tuck into the sauce so they noodles are covered. Bring to a boil.
    1 cup farfelle pasta
  • Turn heat to low, cover the pan and let simmer 10 minutes
  • Once the noodles are tender, stir in the chopped spinach and let it wilt.
    1.5-2 cups baby spinach
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle on the cheese, cover, and let melt.
    1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
  • Serve immediately.

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Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet - a full meal loaded with spring flavors made all in the same skillet! | Persnickety Plates

Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet

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  1. I love your recipes. I have a question on a skillet you used for your Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Pasta Skillet recipe. What brand and size is it? Thank you for all the wonderful recipes you post.