CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA
This pasta is packed with nutrients, potassium from the spinach and calcium from the evaporated milk, which has 80% more calcium than regular milk. Serve with a crisp green salad. From Canadian Living Magazine.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
- drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
- return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
- add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
- meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
- serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.
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Tahira Umrani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish was still really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tochi Nail
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Md moheuddin Sorder
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly.
Vero Owuormilan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make, but the sauce was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend thinning it out with some milk or broth next time.
Mehboob Ashirf
[email protected]The sauce was a bit bland, but the chicken and spinach were cooked well.
Pc Noyon
[email protected]This dish was a bit too creamy for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I would recommend using less cream next time.
Christine Ellis
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Milly Kesh
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Saadi Baig
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of creamy pasta dishes, but this one was really good! The sauce was light and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly.
Sahil Khn
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was easy to make and the chicken and spinach were cooked to perfection. My family loved it!
Danyal Abbasi
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
shaza ahmed
[email protected]This creamy chicken and spinach pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.