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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta

For anyone (like me) who does not like the texture of fully cooked spinach, this easy dinner with wilted spinach is a way to get its numerous health benefits.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt + pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup milk (I use 2%)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons flour
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Cook onion & garlic in oil in a saute pan on medium-high for one minute.
  2. Add chicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in pasta, followed by stock, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook per pasta cooking time. Stir 2-3 times.
  4. Meantime, whisk together milk & flour
  5. Three minutes before pasta is done, stir in the milk/flour and Parmesan. Return to boil, cover, reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Toss the spinach on top and quickly close the lid.
  7. Let stand for 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Stir to combine and serve.

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