CHICKEN & SPINACH FARFALLE

CHICKEN & SPINACH FARFALLE image

Categories Pasta

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast havles, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 c chopped red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 c chicken broth
1/2 lb spinach, rinsed, chopped
1 box (16 oz.) farfalle pasta
1/4 c freshly grated Parmigiano-Reiggiano cheese (I used an Italian blend)
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley (I used dehydrated parsley)

Steps:

SPRINKLE chicken with 1/2 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp black pepper. HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook & stir 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked thorugh. Add chicen broth, spinach, & remaining salt & pepper. Cook until spinach is silted and chicken is cooked through. MEANWHILE, cook farfalle according to package directions; drain & return to pot. ADD chicken mixture to hot farfalle; toss. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.