Description
Indulge in a decadent and creamy Cheesy Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta that combines the richness of a classic spinach dip with tender chicken and pasta for a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Spinach Dip:
- 3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet, cook diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Prepare the spinach dip: Add spinach to the chicken, then mix in cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and milk until creamy.
- Combine: Stir in cooked pasta, top with mozzarella, and cover until melted. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made faster with rotisserie chicken. Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream for a lighter option. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
