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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach

It's creamy, earthy, and every bite takes you away from what's lurking on your computer screen.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 Serving,
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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