ANGEL HAIR WITH TOMATOES, SPINACH & PINE NUTS

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I made this up because I had lots of extra spinach and tomatoes out in the garden. I'm so glad I did, because I'd order this in a restaurant! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 chicken breasts (more or less to your discretion)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces spinach, destemmed & coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
6 ounces angel hair pasta, dry
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Once preheated, cook chicken for 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, destem and chop the spinach and tomatoes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook garlic for 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook until soft. Add red pepper.
  • Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Put pine nuts in the oven for the last 5 minutes of the chicken's cooking time.
  • When chicken is finished, slice or chop and add to the sauce. Simmer until pasta is done, then add the pine nuts and parmesan.
  • Top the pasta with the sauce and serve warm.

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