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One-Pot Pasta Wonder with Chicken and Spinach

Pikantne Main Dishes Pasta and Risotto Lunches 30 min Easy 1 wyświetleń ~13.17 PLN - (0)
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Here’s a lifesaver dish, perfect for anyone taking their first steps in the kitchen, living in a rented apartment with a limited number of pots, or simply valuing minimalism in washing up. It’s a complete, hearty, and incredibly creamy meal that you can prepare in one pot in less than 30 minutes. The combination of tender chicken, nutritious spinach, and pasta enveloped in a velvety cream sauce is the essence of comfort food. The dish is not only delicious and simple but also very economical, based on easily accessible ingredients. Its greatest advantage is the 'one-pot' technique, which allows the pasta to cook directly in the sauce being formed, absorbing all the flavors and releasing starch that naturally thickens the dish, creating a perfectly creamy consistency without a gram of roux. It looks appetizing, smells divine, and tastes like a meal from a good restaurant, all requiring minimal effort and equipment.

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
2
  • Filet z piersi kurczaka 200 g
  • Penne pasta 200 g
  • Frozen spinach (chopped) 200 g
  • Onion 0.7 szt.
  • Garlic 2 ząbki
  • 30% cream 100 ml
  • Chicken broth or water 500 ml
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt
  • Ground black pepper 2 szczypty
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, grana padano) 30 g
  • Chili flakes 1 szczypta
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~13.17 PLN (6.59 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

1

Start by preparing the ingredients. Place a cutting board on a damp cloth to keep it stable. Clean the chicken fillet of any membranes, then cut it into cubes about 2 cm on each side. Peel the onion and chop it into small cubes. Peel the garlic cloves and either press them through a garlic press or chop them very finely with a knife.

Ingredients: Filet z piersi kurczaka, Onion, Garlic
Use a sharp chef's knife. Uniform size of chicken pieces will ensure even cooking. To avoid tears when chopping onions, you can chill them in the fridge for 15 minutes beforehand.
2

In a large, wide pot or deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot (it starts to shimmer slightly on the surface), add the chopped onion. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the onion becomes soft and translucent (it will become glassy).

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Onion
The best choice is a pot with a diameter of at least 26 cm with a thick bottom that distributes heat evenly. Don't rush this step – well-caramelized onion is sweeter and forms the flavor base of the entire dish.
3

Add the chopped chicken to the sautéed onion. Increase the heat slightly and fry, stirring, until the meat is browned on all sides and loses its pink color. This should take about 3-4 minutes. While frying, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Finally, add the minced garlic and fry for another minute until it releases its aroma.

Ingredients: Filet z piersi kurczaka, Garlic, Salt, Ground black pepper
Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will become bitter. One minute of frying is more than enough. Frying the chicken on a slightly higher heat will seal its pores and keep it juicy inside.
4

Add the dry pasta to the pot with the chicken and onion. Then pour in the broth or water. The liquid should almost completely cover the pasta. Use a wooden spoon to scrape off any browned bits from the bottom of the pot that formed during frying – that's the essence of flavor!

Ingredients: Penne pasta, Chicken broth or water
You don't need to cook the pasta beforehand! That's the magic of this recipe. Make sure the liquid is hot (if you're using stock cubes, dissolve them in boiling water), this will speed up the cooking.
5

Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to the minimum so that the liquid is just gently 'bubbling'. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or 2 minutes shorter than the time indicated on the pasta package. Stir everything every 2-3 minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.

Stirring is key because the pasta releases starch and tends to stick. Do not cook on too high a heat, as the liquid will evaporate too quickly and the pasta will be hard.
6

After the specified time, remove the lid. The pasta should have absorbed most of the liquid. Add the frozen spinach (you don't need to thaw it beforehand) and pour in the cream. Mix thoroughly, breaking up any clumps of spinach, until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

Ingredients: Frozen spinach (chopped), 30% cream
If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a little hot water or milk. If you are using frozen spinach in a block, help it break apart by pressing it down with a spoon against the bottom of the pot.
7

Cook everything uncovered for another 2-3 minutes, until the pasta is 'al dente' (meaning cooked but still slightly firm to the bite), and the sauce thickens to the desired consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. If using, now is the time to add grated cheese and chili flakes. Mix and serve immediately.

Ingredients: Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, grana padano), Chili flakes
Remember that the sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove the pot from the heat when the sauce is still slightly runny – after a minute it will reach the perfect creamy consistency. Do not overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy.

Fun Fact

💡

One-pot meals gained immense popularity thanks to Martha Stewart in the 2010s, but their roots go back centuries to simple, rustic dishes where saving time, water, and dishes was an absolute priority.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the dish immediately after preparation, hot, straight from the pot. You can additionally sprinkle each portion with grated cheese and chili flakes. It tastes great on its own, but for added freshness, it can be served with a simple salad of cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil.

🥡 Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Remember that the pasta will absorb some of the sauce. When reheating (in the microwave or on the stovetop), add a little milk, water, or cream to restore the sauce's original creamy consistency.

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