Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach
Super easy
Light and healthful, as far as pasta dishes go, this recipe is packed with flavor and makes for a very satisfying meal. A ma
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| Category: | Main Dish Poultry |
| Cuisine Type | Mediteranean |
Ingredients
For
4
Person(s)
Recipe
| 6 Clove(s) Garlic, minced |
| 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes for flavor not heat |
| 6 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil |
| 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6-8 boneless thighs |
| Salt and Pepper to taste |
| 450 grams Penne Pasta (1\2 bag) |
| 1 grams Bag baby spinach |
| 1/2 cup(s) Fresh basil (or 1 tbsp dried) |
| 6 tablespoon(s) Fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) |
| 1 cup(s) Parmesan Cheese (grated) |
Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach Directions
- 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.
Reviews 5/5
Option to prepare the chicken: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/lemon-and-garlic-grilled-chicken/
26 May 2016