Italian Chicken Skillet

Tip I learned from a chef: Cook your pasta in salted boiling water for 3/4 of the recommended cooking time. Drain, then add to your sauce to finish cooking. It will soak up the flavor without soaking up all the sauce.

My husband made this last night and it was excellent! He doubled the garlic and added some chopped red and green peppers. The smell as it was cooking was mouth-watering and the taste was even better. We will definitely make this again, and best of all, it is a great "starter" recipe that can be used in so many different ways:)

This was fantastic! Used a Merlot wine, can crushed tomatoes, and penne pasta b/c that's what I had on hand. Doubled the garlic and added a little fresh basil. Will add mushrooms next time. excellent!

Oh so yummy!! The blend of flavors was excellent, especially with the topping of spinach and melted mozzarella. We made it with sweet italian sausage instead and it was great! This is going on our favorites list! Next time we'll add zucchini and mushrooms to bump up the nutrition even more!

DELISH BUT NOT HEALTHY AS WRITTEN. I'm surprised at how many recipes give a false sense of health. Frying/ browning food in oil creates carcinogens, so I always cook in a small amount of water or broth and add organic EEVO at the end of cooking for the health benefits. I stirred in the chopped spinach at the last minute and used organic since spinach is high in pesticides and loses nutrients when cooked. Fresh chopped tomatoes added near the end so not mushy (and some dried basil and oregano) instead of canned since acidic foods leach more chemicals from the can lining. Half quinoa and half pasta, plus 1/2 can cannellini beans and it was really good. Organic cheese instead of factory farmed. And we SAVE money by eating healthy:) (and not buying unnecessary chemicals like air and fabric fresheners, etc.) Thanks for the yummy base recipe!

This is my all time FAVORITE pasta dish ever. It's so easy to make, I make it slightly drunk early -- now that's easy!! Furthermore, it's an easy base dish to add on to, and it's WONDERFUL without other additions. Love it!

Yum! My picky husband loved this. I used whole wheat pasta and increased cooking time and added about a cup of chicken broth to prevent drying and scorching.

This was fantastic! I substituted tomato strips with basil instead of diced tomatoes and added diced onion, a tablespoon of Italian Herbs and a couple of Tbsp of Brown Sugar. I didn't have any Mozzarella cheese so I used a cup of grated parmesian cheese, absolutely delicious. Next Time I think I'll try it with sausage instead of Chicken.

I dont normally rate recipes because i often find myself changing a few things in them but this was a real quick and easy dish to make and my boyfriend LOVED it!!!! it could use a bit of a sauce so i just heated up about 5 oz of alfredo sauce in a small sauce pan w/ mozza cheese and drizzled just a bit of it on the bottom of the plates before i served the pasta. It was delish, and i'll be making it again soon.

I was disappointed in this recipe. It was so bland, even after I added more garlic and cheese! If I make this again, I'll use Italian sweet sausage instead. At least then it will have some flavor.

very good very easy to make if you need add more sauce just add chicken stock.

Oh my gosh! This was amazing. I considered several recommendations and it was so delicious. Here's what I did...sautéed 4 garlic cloves and 1 med/lg diced white onion, added Italian sweet sausage and lots of spices (season salt, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, mixed Italian herbs), browned sausage, added 2 handfuls of diced green and red bell peppers, lg can of stewed tomatoes, two handfuls of diced zucchini, 2 small cans of mushroom pieces. Cooked pasta for about 6 1/2 mins and then added to skillet to absorb sauce for remainder of cooking time. I am so excited about this recipe. Awesome, awesome!!

This is a delicious, easy and healthy recipe. My husband can't do dairy so I left out the cheese and it was still great. I also added some chopped zucchini and fresh mushrooms, and I didn't have Italian-style diced tomatoes so I just used regular diced tomatoes and added oregano, basil and parsley. One issue I had was that when the pasta was cooking there didn't seem to be enough liquid to get it all the way cooked and I had to add some water. So in the future when I make this again (and I will!) I will either cut back the amount of pasta I add or just be ready to add some water and/or extra wine as the pasta is cooking. Thanks for a great recipe!

Very good. Made per recipe. Easy and quick.

This was fantastic tasting, and good for you the way I made it. I used regular red wine that we had, and Barilla multi-grain elbow noodles. I left out the mozzarella, choosing instead to top with grated parmesan upon serving. Good stuff that I will make again and again.

Five solid stars just for the technique, I LOVED that the pasta cooked in the dish. I subbed Barilla Plus pasta, which is whole grain and protein fortified, and did not have a problem with undercooked pasta or need to add extra liquid so I can't forsee a problem using processed pasta. I made exactly as directed and thought it was great for a healthy hearty weeknight meal. I think this would be well-suited to make vegetarian with no chicken/extra veggies, or even to sub in cooked leftover meat for the fresh chicken and just let it heat up as the tomatoes boil. I look forward to making this again, thanks so much for sharing.

My version had a sort of Italian/Mexican fusion since I was working with things I had on hand, but it turned out quite tasty. Instead of the tomatoes it called for, I used a 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes with green chilis. I thickened the sauce with some corn starch and added a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and cayenne pepper. I ended up using probably more like 10-12 oz. of the seashell pasta and used sharp cheddar instead of mozzarella. Sounded weird, but I tasted it along the way and was pleased with the result. Perhaps I'll try it as written if I happen to have the correct ingredients as I'm sure it's good either way.

Added chicken broth as needed for pasta. Didn't put all the spinach in to cook, used the fresh spinach as a bed for the pasta & was great. It was gone before you knew it & they were asking for more.

This was very delicious. My whole family loved it. What I did different is I added 1/2 a jalapeno, 1/2 a red bell pepper, 1/2 a green bell pepper, 1/2 a bunch of green onions, and used bowtie pasta. I also added seasoning salt, black pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Very flavorful.

I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe--and I love that it only uses one pan!!! I added some water (about 1 cup) since it seemed a little dry and I cooked it with the lid on. I added salt, pepper, oregano, more garlic and a lot of fresh basil. I WILL make this again-- with sausage, onion, green peppers and mushrooms. Thanks for sharing!!

Yum, great flavors! The chicken was overcooked though. I knew the cooking time was too long but I wanted to brown it first, so I removed it until I added the other ingredients, but it was still way too long. There really wasn't a reason to brown it first anyway because it takes on the color of the wine. Next time I'll add the chicken when the pasta is almost done (I cut it into strips instead of cubes). I used Merlot wine and a combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Really tasty and easy, thanks for sharing!

So delicious! AND so so easy! i will definitely make this again!

I tripled the recipe and had NO leftovers - this NEVER happens in my house. Yummy! Thanks for sharing!

This recipe is awesome! So easy and delicious. I had some extra time so I roasted a few cloves of garlic first and smashed them before stirring in with the chicken. I also added some zucchini. Finally, I wanted a tad more liquid so I added more wine and chicken broth. It was so good my husband asked me to make it again tonight. Thanks for the great recipe!!

I tried this recipe last night and it was excellent. I read many of the reviews before getting started so I made some adjustments. I cut the recipe in half, doubled the garlic, added basil, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppoer and one can of Cannellini beans. I also used whole wheat fettuccine as that is what I had on hand. The dish was quick and easy to prepare and tasted excellent. This will definitely be a repeat recipe here.

I made another recipe similar to this with shrimp that was much better. It was ok but I think I would rather have the shrimp recipe vs this one.

Yummy! I realize that this is not the best review because I was out of two of the ingredients--spinach and mozzerella cheese. However, the dish was great without it and we were fighting over the leftovers. I can't wait to try it with spinach and cheese!

i followed the recipe exactly, except for using elbow mac instead of shell shaped, and we didn't really like it. i think it would have been better if the macaroni was cooked seperate from the sauce and then added. won't make again.

Easy and yummy! I had to add about one more cup of liquid (wine and water) to cover the pasta enough to cook.

This was fair. It lacked a little flavor...I'm not quite sure where, exactly. Something about it was a little bland. It's definitely worth tinkering with, though. Healthy and simple. Thanks!!!

This has become a family favorite. You know a dish is good when your son asks you to make "that spinach stuff." I make it with whatever pasta I have on hand, although bowtie is our favorite. Last week I went to make it for dinner and discovered I had no chicken! so I made it with a pound of browned ground beef. Yummy!!

We loved this! I didn't change anything except we used wheat noodles and cooked them separately and served everything over the noodles. I did use a bag of frozen spinach because for some strange reason my husband doesn't care for fresh spinach so that's our compromise (he prefers canned most of all but that wouldn't have worked in my opinion) and we used the whole bag of spinach but we loved it! I think I'll add more italian seasoning next time for stronger flavor but we will definitely make this again :)

I cut the recipe in half. I didn't think it was that flavorful and was disappointed in it as a whole.

This is a really great recipe. The only differences I made were to double the garlic, added 1-2 tsp of red pepper flakes for a little spice and at the end, we added a little bit of parm cheese. We didn't have red cooking wine so subbed white and it turned out fabulous. I have made this several times and used both red and white wines and prefer the white, though it is great with either one! If you can, adding a little bit of fresh parsley is great!

This is a good one skillet recipe! As written it is 3.5 stars because of lack of seasoning unless "Italian-style" tomatoes means the pre-seasoned kind, then it's a 4 star recipe. If using Italian tomatoes (you buy from a special deli,) you'll need to add some fresh basil, dried oregano and red chile flakes. (One-third cup and 1 tsp each respectively.) I also upped the garlic to five cloves and increased the amount of wine to 1 cup. Reviewers have complained about dryness. Cooking should be done with the lid on the skillet throughout the process. If adding seasoning, simmer the chicken in sauce for appx. 15 minutes before adding the pasta. I cooked the pasta, covered, for 10 minutes then turned the heat off, added 1/2 cup of chicken broth (you could add water, instead) and let the pasta finish cooking in its own heat with the lid on for 10 minutes. Then I folded in the spinach and sprinkled with cheese and let the recipe rest in its own heat, again, with the lid on, for five minutes until the cheese melted.

This was a big hit with me and my hubby. He went back for seconds and thirds. I had to force myself to stop with the seconds. The only thing I did differently was to add more spinach. A definite permanent recipe in my collection.

My husband, my mother, and I all thought this was really good. My tomatoes were unseasoned. So I added 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning as suggested by another reviewer. I thought this was a bit too much. Next time, I will add 1 teaspoon as suggested in the cook's notes. I doubled the garlic, and added 1/4 large onion, chopped, and 2 cans of mushrooms. I used whole wheat penne noodles that I cooked separately. I had fresh baby spinach on hand. So I weighed out 5 ounces and added it without chopping it. I had to break up a couple of clumps after it was cooked, but it worked out fine. So other than the added onion and mushrooms, I pretty much followed the recipe. I think it would have been just as good without the additions. For those of you who have the Ninja Cooking System, this is what I used to cook the entire meal except the noodles that were added after they were cooked and drained. By the way carcinogens form on meats only when cooked at a high temperature or when its overcooked or burned. Browning meats at a lower temperature is not harmful.

This recipe is excellent, however I modified it a bit. I added some crushed red pepper, freshly ground black pepper and chopped fresh herbs (Oregano, basil, parsley). I pre cooked the pasta a bit, so that the chicken didn't cook too long and didn't get tough. I also added some parmesan with the mozzarella. Excellent!

Yum! I cut up the chicken early in the day and bagged it with italian dressing. Also, I parcooked the pasta for 5 minutes. So delicious, will definitely make again!!

Followed other user's suggestion of subbing sweet Italian sausage for chicken and adding zucchini. Fabulous!

Excellent as is. I always make a recipe as written and then modify if needed. This is an excellent dish as it is written!!! I used a heavier cab for the red wine and it added a nice deep flavor to the pasta and sauce. I thought this was absolutely wonderful, easy, 1 pot and filling. I recommend trying the recipe as is before making changes. Make sure you get the diced tomatoes with italian seasoning or look for the can that has basil, oregano (the kicker for me) and parsley. Sure to be a famy favorite. Thank you for posting this.

This was so easy, even my hubby made it! We used 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup lemon juice for the wine. Didn't have garlic, just powder. I think next time I'll add the noodles before the chix is completely done becuz it was a little dry in the end. But then we had to wait a little while to serve. VERY GOOD, will make again!

I always cook a new recipe exactly as written the first time. Sorry I did that with this one. In my mind I know that cooking chicken a long time in basically water, toughens it up. In my mind I know that un-seasoned chicken is very bland. Very few sauces can overcome that blandness. I figured, ah the wine! that will tenderize the chicken and add a lot of flavoring! But not enough for my palate! It is an easy dish to amend so in my personal cookbook I put these notes for this recipe: Season cubed chicken before sauteing lightly. (I use Penzeys Old World Seasoning, a good combination seasoning.)Remove only sauteed chicken to a covered dish,to keep hot, leaving the garlic. Pour wine and tomatoes into skillet, bring to a boil and add pasta. Cook 9-10 minutes. If sauce is thin, mix 2 tbs corn starch in 1/4 cup cool water. Make a well in the center of the pan and, stirring all the while, pour mix into skillet. Add chicken back to skillet with any juices on the plate. Add spinach over the top and cover and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add layer of cheese over spinach and cook, covered for about 3-5 minutes. That is how I cooked it the SECOND time!

This was REALLY GOOD! I added some onion just because I had it and I doubled the garlic. I think next time I will cook the chicken separate and serve the pasta as a side dish--the chicken ended up being very tough after cooking for so long in the dish. If you want to leave the chicken out, double the spinach--you'll love it. My kids made this dish with my help and each had 2 huge helpings. Thanks!

Super easy recipe - nothing difficult about it! I'm a big fan of one-dish recipes, and this one had lots of flavor. I always find that my cook times are longer than indicated in the recipe but it still didn't take too long to finish everything up, and the end result was definitely worth it.

This dish is absolutely amazing! I substituted sweet Italian sausage as another user did. It blended perfectly with the sweet and rich flavors from the sauce. It is so easy to make, and I love one dish meals! I might even double the recipe next time because everyone was left wanting more.

Absolutely scrumptious! It was so easy to pull together, and so surprisingly tasty! I cooked this for lunch today and my boyfriend went back for seconds within five minutes.

It's a good recipe. I added some peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Also, I used a bit of parmesan with the mozarella.

I found this boring.

Kinda blah

We loved this! I seasoned the chicken with salt and pepper, added a red pepper, green pepper and onion along with the garlic and cooked on med/hi almost like a stir fry. I added the wine and tomatoes and let it simmer on low while I cooked 8 oz of Penne pasta separately. I added fresh chopped spinach for about 5 minutes, then tossed in the pasta. I added Italian seasoning, because my diced tomatoes were not seasoned. I also used Primal Roots red blended wine from California. This is definitely going into the rotation!

My son and I loved this recipe! We added a little seasoning to it though. Next time, I'm planning to add onions and mushrooms.

Great and really versatile. Will make again and will try adding different things.I did cook the noodles separate. Thanks.

Giving this 5 stars as even though we tweaked it slightly, I can only imagine what we left out would have made it even better (I blame a picky hubby!) Added some Italian herbs, left out the oil & spinach (didn't cook the chicken or pasta first, just threw it all in a dish in the oven.) Delicious!

I thought this was very good - my husband thought it was okay and said he'd prefer it without the chicken.

I was really surprised at how yummy this was! As i was making it I kept thinking this was not gonna be as good as some had said, it was just too simple and easy. But it was great. I kept telling myself how great it was. I added some chopped green pepper and onion while cooking the meat with the garlic, and used whole wheat pasta....other then that i followed the recipe as is, and it was great. I will make this again...for sure!

Highly recommend! It has great flavor and is simple and fun to prepare. I added some Italian seasoning to plain canned tomatoes, and I used about 35 oz of tomatoes. I also added salt and pepper to the chicken as it cooked. Finally, I added a little Parmesian to the cheese.

This was an easy recipe to make, and the pasta/chicken combination was hearty and filling. However, I found the final flavor lacking and the leftovers didn't re-heat well. I don't plan on making this recipe again.

A good, basic recipe where you can actually taste the individual ingredients instead of being smothered in a heavy sauce or processed food taste. Easy to customize with your own favorite ingredients.

Not bad. I added a zucchini and a yellow squash, and I used more garlic. From my herb garden I added some fresh basil, thyme, savory, and oregano. Even with these herbs, the dish tasted lightly seasoned. I cooked the noodles partially before adding to this dish. Some spiciness is called for, I think. Next time I will add a hot pepper to the mix.

This was super good! All 3 of my children ate it up and 2 had seconds. I think it will become a regular meal in our house from now on.

This recipe needs salt, I have never cooked pasta without salt as it is very bland without it. very very bland food.

I like the simplicity of this recipe and how despit that, it still makes for a delicious meal.

This was a wonderful dish that even my picky 2 1/2 year old gobbled up. I did not have red wine so I used 1/2 can tomato juice and enough chicken broth for their to be enough liquid to cook the pasta. After the spinach cooked I sprinkled about a handful of the mozz. in the pan and stirred it up. Then I put it in a casserole dish, topped it with more mozz. and cooked it at 325 for 15 mins. so the cheese was well melted and browning a bit on top. Will definitely make this again.

Fast, inexpensive, and delicious!

Would like to give this 4 1/2 stars because the only problem I had was too much pasta which stuck to the bottom of the pan while the spinach was cooking. Flavors were great. Easy to make in one pan with only a cutting board and a couple of utensils to clean up (after I scour the pan with the burnt on macaroni) Next time will use only about 6 oz. pasta.

Fantastic and only one dish to wash! We took the advice of reviewer Monique and threw in some diced red and green peppers when cooking the diced chicken and garlic. Otherwise, we made it exactly as written, cooked up quickly and easily and was devoured by my entire family. I served it with some Texas Toast and we will certainly make again. The colors and flavors in the dish were both lovely.

This was a good weeknight meal! We're out of red wine so I just added chicken broth and a bit of red wine vinegar for the acidity. I had some fresh basil on hand so I chopped that up and added it to the pot, plus I doubled the spinach and cheese. One-dish cooking is great!

I thought this was ok for an easy one-pot dinner, but husband gave it the thumbs-down--bland and boring, he said. I made it exactly as written, except I added chicken broth when it started sticking to the bottom. I think it would be better with more seasoning, including crushed red pepper, plus an onion and other veg such as bell peppers and mushrooms.

Delicious as is, but we added fresh basil....Yum!

My husband and kids loved it! Between the three of them they are most of it with barely any leftovers. One thing to note, I used white wine instead of red, just because I didn't have any in the house and it turned out fine. I also salted and peppered the dish as I went along. Next time, I would double the recipe to make sure there's leftovers.

This was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I cut up leftover chicken breasts and just warmed it up after cooking the garlic. I was out of spinach but added bell pepper with the garlic. Everyone in the family from my 9 year old to my 80+ year old mother enjoyed this meal.

OMG - is so simple yet absolutely delicious -though I did make a few changes - I grilled the chicken breast whole on my countertop grill - less oil/fat that way- then cubed. I then tossed the chicken, garlic, and wine into the skillet and let the garlic cook for a few minutes. Then add the tomatoes, warmed up, then added the pasta along with some fresh basil, cooked until the pasta was done -added the spinach and then sprinkled the cheese on top. thanks for sharing!

I didn't change a thing and both hubby and I really enjoyed it.

This is a KEEPER! I had no red cooking wine so increased liquid with 1/2 cup water and wouldn't change a thing. The sause is so tasty that it really stands alone and think I'll try it with broiled seafood next time.

This was a wonderfully easy, tasty dinner! My fairly picky husband gave me a "4" on it, and I haven't received anything higher than a "4.5" from him, so he was very happy with it! The only thing I changed was to use the pasta pictured, as I didn't have seashells. Thanks for sharing.

We added a lot of spices to make it less bland, including adding red pepper flakes (approx 1.5 tsp), black pepper (approx 0.5 tsp), and dried basil (approx 1 tsp) to taste. With the changes it turned out really well, but spicy, so beware if that's not your thing. We also used the tip of cooking the pasta 3/4 the way on its own before putting it into the skillet. This worked pretty well. Goes really well with a caprese salad on the side!

I made this for my wife and we both loved it! I made a slight change; added an extra clove of garlic, and added mushrooms. Excellent and easy to make.

This was good but nothing special. My husband and I like our pasta with more sauce so it was rather dry for our liking. I added more garlic and wine and still thought it could have used a little more flavor. It was quick and easy so that was a plus. I'll try it again with some changes.

I make this so often I don’t need to measure the ingredients anymore! It is so quick and easy to make that makes it a perfect weeknight dinner when time is limited.

Delicious.. Followed the entire recipe

This was pretty good. Next time I will increase the amount of garlic and add some more italian seasoning.

I enjoyed this recipe and will definitely make it again. I didn't have 5 full ounces of fresh spinach but used what I had on hand and thought it was very good, and my husband agreed too!

Simple and easy. Used broth instead of wine because my kids don't like the taste and it was really good. Next time for my husband I will use the wine. I can see how this would be a great base recipe for other ingredients. Adding this to my personal cookbook!

Fantastic! Eating this right now after having made it for the first time, and it was a huge success. Very easy and cheap to make, and it makes more than the four servings stated. I added mushrooms and red onions in with the chicken, and then I had to add some water when I put in the pasta, because it wasn't covered by the liquids all the way. I highly recommend this recipe, and I will be adding it to my list of go-to meals, for sure! Thanks a bunch!

I added more spinach ( it cooked down to nothing) and a bit less cheese. Also added mushrooms, red pepper flakes and fresh basil. My husband really liked it. And it was so easy.

easy and great!

For the 1st time, my kids eat spinach, and LOVE IT! This dish has become a weekly favorite! And in no time, it's ready!! The red wine gives it such a nice rich, italian flavor...it's bravened me up to start using red wine in other savory dishes!!

1/15: halved everything and used chicken sausage and zuccini instead of chicken. cooked pasta 3/4 of the way in water before finishing in pot. we all really liked it.

Very good & very easy to make. I added a little extra garlic (of course, diced zucchini & mushroom, an extra can on tomatoes & a little chicken broth. I, also, precooked the pasta (a 10 oz box) for 1/2 the recommended time in a separate pot then finished cooking in the sauce. My husband & niece loved it! Big hit, will def make again!!

Added a little chicken broth, but otherwise followed exactly. Absolutely delicious!

Pretty good. The flavors are on the milder side; I served it with a sprinkle of fresh grated parmesan cheese, which gave it a little boost. My kids even ate the spinach without picking it out, which is an added bonus. My only real complaint was that there didn't seem to be enough liquid. Thankfully, I parboiled the pasta, but still ended up adding some water, which could have contributed to the milder flavor. I'll make it again; maybe experiment with seasoning/ingredients.

This recipe was delicious! Super quick, easy and everyone in my family ate it! Definitely will make this again.

I've made this two or three times, including tonight. It's a clear family favorite. It's easy and cleanup is quick so it's the cook's favorite too. It's healthy too, which violates the law of conservation of nastiness. I goose the recipe a little by adding 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to the chicken while it's cooking. If a little garlic is good, more's better so I put in 3 or 4 cloves. Our local Krogers doesn't seem to have Italian style tomatoes but Hunt's diced tomatoes with garlic and onion fill the bill quite well. I use whatever non-spaghetti type pasta I have. Elbow doesn't pick up the sauce very well but is OK in a pinch.

Very good! I used chicken sausage instead of breasts. I had to add a little water to get my pasta all the way cooked. But otherwise a great tasting dish and so simple!

This is delicious as is. I added sliced zucchini and baby portobellos and an extra 14.5 oz can of tomatoes. Very good recipe and so healthy!

Very good! Aside from adding mushrooms (and a little water), I followed the recipe and it was really good! I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the great recipe!

This was so great and so easy to make! I added a little water and an extra small can of tomato sauce to give it a little extra sauce and it was delicious! Thank you so much!

Great base recipe! I took the advice of some others and added some chopped bell pepper and onion along with the chicken and garlic (doubled up on the garlic). Also took the recommendation of par-cooking the pasta then adding it just before putting the spinach on top w/the lid. Cooked for a couple of minutes then stirred it all together several times allowing the spinach to cook down. Added some fresh black pepper, a bit of ground sea salt, and some Italian seasoning. Would definitely make again! This recipe is quite adaptable. I'd probably add more herbs like basil and oregano next time, and try it with Italian sausage.