Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs penne pasta, cooked according to directions; 1/2 large vidalia onion, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb fresh spinach, ripped into peieces; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup water from the pasta; salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs penne pasta, cooked according to directions
1/2 large vidalia onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh spinach, ripped into peieces
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water from the pasta
salt
fresh ground pepper

1
In a large saucepan, melt butter and add the 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
2
Add finely chopped onion and garlic and saute until onion is almost translucent.
3
Add chicken and cook until chicken is done.
4
Remove from pan.
5
Add pasta liquid and spinach, continuing to add as it wilts and makes space for more.
6
Add chicken mixture back to the pan.
7
Mix it with the spinach, and add 1/2 of the olive oil.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Add pasta, toss and mix in the rest of the olive oil.
10
Tada! It's ready to eat!

1562

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs penne pasta, cooked according to directions, 1/2 large vidalia onion, finely chopped, 4 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Spinach Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Spinach Pasta

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