Parmesan Chicken and Spinach Pasta
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4.6
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Parmesan Chicken and Spinach Pasta
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EASY and ready in 20 minutes with comforting pasta, juicy chicken, a hint of lemon, and the PERFECT amount of Parmesan!! Great for busy weeknights and the extra is good for meal prepping!!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta cooking according to package directions, drained, and set aside
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or as needed; divided
- 1 small sweet Vidalia onion diced small
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 + teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 + teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach or more if desired
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or more if desired
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Instructions
- To a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain; set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, to a very large separate deep-sided skillet or pot, add about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, and saute over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or just until onion begins to soften; stir intermittently.
- Add the chicken, salt, pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is done and cooked through; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly continuously.
- Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta, spinach, and stir very well to combine. As needed, add additional olive oil so the mixture tosses easily.
- Taste the dish and if needed add additional salt and pepper. I added about 2 teaspoons total of salt and about 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper. You're flavoring a very large quantity of food and if it tastes at all flat or boring, it probably would benefit from additional salt/pepper.
- Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and serve. If you prefer a cheesier dish, stir the Parmesan into the pasta, and add additional to be sprinkled over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months, noting that although the color of the spinach will oxidize as time passes (especially if frozen), it does not affect the taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
258mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
99 reviews
Excellent
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