Pasta with Chicken and Spinach

This Pasta with Chicken and Spinach is a hearty and healthy dish that combines tender chicken breast with fresh spinach and pasta, all tossed in a light garlic sauce. It's a deliciously satisfying meal that brings together wholesome ingredients in a quick and easy preparation.

Ingredients

• Pasta (penne or spaghetti) - 200 grams
• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams, washed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Red pepper flakes (optional) - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and spinach mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
7. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a bit of heat and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein to support muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and garlic.

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