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Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 653 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.