CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA

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I found this recipe in a magazine took a quick look at the picture and decided it looked good enough to try it, after a couple of edits and adds on the ingredients i decided to make it and it was delicious!!! so i decided to share it, hope you all like it my boyfriend and his 13 yr old daughter loved it!!! sprinkle some parmesan cheese before serving and it makes it better!!!!

Provided by Yaed9369

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inchstrips
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 (3 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, washed, drained, and cut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
20 cherry tomatoes, quartered
salt & pepper
butter

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to a boil, season with a pinch of salt and two slices of onion, stir in penne pasta.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, put some butter to warm up and add the chopped clove of garlic, meanwhile season the chicken with salt and black pepper, add the chicken to the butter and garlic in the skillet and cook until golden brown, add the chicken broth simmering for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cubed cream cheese, fresh chopped spinach, and sliced mushrooms. Return to simmer (low heat), and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cherry tomatoes, and cook about 3 more minutes.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and removing the cooked onion slices, in a large sauce pot, mix together the pasta and the sauce. Let stand a few minutes before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.7, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 161, Sodium 694.9, Carbohydrate 99.4, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 58

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