One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces whole-wheat penne
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup low-moisture part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Heat oil in a large, high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring often to break up the meat, until cooked through and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add onion, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and the tomatoes are breaking down, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, broth, marinara and cream; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in spinach (in batches, if necessary), basil and mozzarella; cover and cook until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan, if using.