Two-Cheese Penne With Chicken And Spinach Recipe

Name: Two-Cheese Penne With Chicken And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked quick-cooking penne (such as Ronzoni); Cooking spray; 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken cutlets; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 7 ounces fresh spinach; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 ounces fresh pecorino Romano cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup); 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked quick-cooking penne (such as Ronzoni)
Cooking spray
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken cutlets
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 ounces fresh pecorino Romano cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/4 cup)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or just until done. Remove chicken from pan; thinly slice across grain.
3
Return pan to medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add spinach, red pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, chicken, lemon juice, and cheeses to pan; toss to coat. Cook 1 minute or until cheeses melt. Serve immediately.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked quick-cooking penne (such as Ronzoni), Cooking spray, 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken cutlets, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Two-Cheese Penne With Chicken And Spinach 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.

Two-Cheese Penne With Chicken And Spinach

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