tuscan chicken and spinach with linguine

Recipe by
Stacey Lawson
New Orleans, LA

There is something about Italian dressing and chicken that makes the most incredible flavor combination, in my opinion. This is very easy to make and delicious weeknight meal.

yield 4 -6
prep time 40 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tuscan chicken and spinach with linguine

  • 2 lg
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 c
    kraft tuscan house italian dressing
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 11 oz
    baby spinach
  • 1 md
    lemon, juice and zest
  • 1/2 c
    romano cheese, grated
  • 1-2
    14.5 ounce cans of chicken broth
  • 1 lb
    linguine, cooked

How To Make tuscan chicken and spinach with linguine

  • 1
    Cut breasts into cubes and put in a bowl. Pour salad dressing over chicken and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil to smoking hot. Dump chicken and salad dressing into skillet. Brown chicken pieces.
  • 3
    Add onion and garlic. Stir until onions are translucent.
  • 4
    Add can chicken broth to chicken. Add one can first. Decide if you have enough liquid to handle the spinach, if not add second can or part of the can until you feel there is enough liquid. I say this because sometimes the chicken will release lots of juice and sometimes it won't. Bring to boil.
  • 5
    Add baby spinach leaves to chicken and broth.
  • 6
    Cook linguine according to your liking of tenderness.
  • 7
    Just before you are ready to add pasta to the mix, add Romano cheese, stir well. Then toss with pasta
  • 8
    Top off with grated Parmesan cheese.

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