Chicken Spinach Pasta

Chicken Spinach Pasta

from healthyfitnessmeals.com
30 min
4 servings

This Chicken Spinach Pasta recipe is incredibly flavorful and made with tender chicken, savory Parmesan, pasta, and aromatic sun-dried tomatoes. Ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta (gluten-free or whole wheat)
  • 1 pound chicken breast (boneless skinless)
  • salt and pepper (to taste )
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1.5 ounces dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free flour
  • 2 cups milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
  • 2 cups spinach (uncooked)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (minced, curly)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Rub the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning on both sides.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 

  4. 4

    Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it develops a golden-brown crust, and it's fully cooked through in the inside. A meat thermometer inserted in the center should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside on a chopping to rest for a bit, then thinly slice it.

  5. 5

    To the same pan add the garlic, dried tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, quickly whisk the flour, milk and parmesan.

  7. 7

    Add it to the pan together with the spinach. Allow it to bubble for a couple of seconds to thicken up the sauce and wilt the spinach.

  8. 8

    Once the sauce coats the back of a spoon, stir in the cooked pasta and sliced chicken.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately!