Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

Name: Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound); salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound penne pasta; 1 (5-ounce) (5-ounce) bag baby spinach; ½ cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried; 6 tablespoons Juice from 2 lemons; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
653 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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6 garlic cloves minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes this doesn’t add spiciness – just the right amount of flavor
6 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound penne pasta
1 (5-ounce) (5-ounce) bag baby spinach
½ cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
6 tablespoons Juice from 2 lemons
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Meanwhile, combine garlic, pepper flakes and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and cut into bite-size pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the garlic/red pepper oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until oil is rippling. Add chicken and cook until well browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to boiling water and cook until tender but still slightly firm (al dente). Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Stir in chicken, spinach, basil, lemon juice, Parmesan, and remaining garlic mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 653kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 333mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)