Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken

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If you love warm spinach and artichoke dip, then you'll love that we turned this classic dip into a creamy pasta dish with chicken. And here's what's almost as good as the flavor of this comforting dish: the fact that this healthy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on September 19, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken — Photo: Jamie Vespa

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat rotini pasta
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon water
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into chunks
¾ cup reduced-fat milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, squeezed dry and chopped (see Tip)

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
Combine spinach and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and milk to the pan; stir until the cream cheese is melted. Add Parmesan, garlic powder and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, whisking, until thickened and bubbling. Add artichokes and the cooked pasta; toss to combine.
Divide the pasta mixture among 4 bowls. Thinly slice each chicken breast and arrange on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, if desired.

Tip

If you can find frozen artichoke hearts, they also work well in this recipe. Thaw before using.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

527	Calories
14g	Fat
56g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1 1/2 cups pasta
Calories 527
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 42g	84%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Vitamin A 2861IU	57%
Sodium 721mg	31%
Potassium 776mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken

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