🍅 Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti (A Cozy Weeknight Favorite)
If your evenings feel like a blur of work, errands, and “What’s for dinner?” panic, Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti is about to become your new best friend. It’s creamy without being heavy, comforting without being boring, and just fancy enough to feel like you tried — even if you threw it together between homework help and laundry.
Hi, I’m Luma from recipeshall.com, and this recipe comes straight from those nights when I want real comfort food, but I don’t want a sink full of dishes or a recipe that reads like a novel. This dish checks all the boxes: cozy, flavorful, and totally doable on a busy weeknight.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
- One-pan comfort with minimal cleanup
- Creamy tomato sauce that feels indulgent
- A sneaky way to get greens in (hello, spinach!)
- Kid-approved and adult-loved
- Perfect for leftovers the next day
If you enjoy cozy skillet meals, you’ll also love my Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet or this comforting One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta, both reader favorites on the site.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional but lovely: red pepper flakes or fresh basil for serving.
👩🍳 How to Make Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Brown the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Build the Sauce
In the same skillet, add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
4. Make It Creamy
Lower the heat and stir in the cream. Let it gently simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add Spinach & Chicken
Return chicken to the skillet and add spinach. Stir until spinach wilts into the sauce like it was meant to be there all along.
6. Bring It All Together
Add cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve warm, with extra cheese because… obviously.
💡 Helpful Tips from My Kitchen
- Short on time? Use rotisserie chicken and skip step two.
- Want it lighter? Half-and-half works beautifully.
- Extra creamy? Add a spoon of cream cheese. Trust me.
- Feeding picky eaters? Chop spinach small — it disappears into the sauce.
If you love comforting chicken dinners like this, don’t miss No-Fry Skillet Chicken Parm for another cozy, family-friendly option.
🥰 A Little Story from My Table
This dish became a staple after one of those long days where everyone was hungry and slightly grumpy. I threw together what I had — pasta, chicken, tomatoes, spinach — and hoped for the best. The result? Silence at the table. The good kind. Plates scraped clean. Requests for seconds. That’s when I knew this one was a keeper.
❓ FAQs
Can I use another pasta shape?
Absolutely. Penne, rotini, or fettuccine all work well.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, but add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to keep it creamy.
Can I add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes?
Yes and yes. Both are delicious additions.
🍝 Final Bite
Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti is one of those recipes that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long day. It’s simple, comforting, and reliable — exactly what busy weeknights need.
