Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Tomatoes
total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless chicken breast Cut into bite sized pieces. You can use chicken thighs if preferred.
4 cloves garlic inced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional. You can use more or less depending on your taste.
1/2 cup white wine
1 each lemon juiced and zested
10 ounces spinach Chopped.
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
8 ounces grape tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise
Instructions
Prepare all of the ingredients (cut up the chicken, juice and zest the lemon, chop the asparagus, grate the parmesan cheese, slice the tomatoes, mince the garlic)
Heat a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until just barely cooked through (about 5-7 minutes)
Add garlic and crushed red pepper, then cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Stir in the wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then remove the pan from heat.
Stir in the spinach and cooked pasta.. Cover and let stand until the spinach is just wilted (about 3 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Plate and top with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 500 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g
