Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach

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5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    1 Serving,

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 chicken cutlet boneless, skinless
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 5 button mushrooms medium, sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach packed leaves
  • 3/4 cup whole-grain penne pasta dried, or similar shape, cooked according to package directions and drained

Instructions

  1. Generously season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and cover with aluminum foil.
  2. Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and mushrooms to skillet; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn garlic. Add the butter to the center of the pan, let melt, then whisk in flour. Cook 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in heavy cream.
  3. Stir in spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly. Stir in cooked pasta. Thoroughly mix together before serving.

Notes

  • Adapted from On the Woodside
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