Make this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner.

Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.

One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pastais the one-pot, no-fuss meal you should probably make this week.

View from above of all ingredients in bowls

Sonia Bozzo

This recipe calls for familiar fridge and pantry staplesno specialty ingredients here.

It comes together in 30 minutes with time-saving choices like ground chicken and jarred marinara sauce.

Keep reading for our expert tips on cooking techniques, smart ingredient substitutions and more!

View from above of cooked ground chicken and halved grape tomatoes

Sonia Bozzo

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.

Garnish with more basil and 6 tablespoons Parmesan, if using.

Shorter pasta is easier to stir during cooking and sticks less than longer pasta shapes.

One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta

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verify the pasta is cooked al dente before stirring in the spinach.

Serve with crusty bread and a simple side salad to round out the meal.

Ground beef has more fat, so it can withstand higher cooking temperatures.

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