Easy Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe
Experience the delightful combination of tender chicken and vibrant spinach in our easy Chicken Spinach Pasta recipe. This dish features succulent chicken breast and fresh spinach, all tossed in a savory garlic parmesan sauce. Quick to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual dinner gathering. Treat yourself to a meal that’s as delicious as it is nourishing.
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh spinach, rinsed well
1 cup chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) pkg. pasta shells
1 tsp. olive oil or vegetable spray
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. nutmeg or mace
salt and pepper
1/2 lb. chicken breast, boned, skinned, grilled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the spinach in the broth until tender.
- Drain and reserve broth. Remove excess liquid by mashing.
- Cook pasta.
- In a heavy skillet over medium heat, add the oil or vegetable spray.
- Sauté the garlic, stirring constantly, until it is white (about 1 minute). Don’t allow it to brown.
- Add the spinach, nutmeg or mace and salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the spinach and stir.
- Add a small amount of the reserved cooking broth.
- Stir the spinach until it is hot. If the spinach starts to get dry, add broth as necessary.
- Add the cooked pasta to the spinach mixture and blend well.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
