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4) Creamy Shredded Chicken and Spinach Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Warm oil in a skillet and sauté garlic 30 seconds.
  3. Add shredded chicken and heat through.
  4. Stir in cream and Parmesan until saucy.
  5. Toss in spinach and stir until wilted.
  6. Add drained pasta and splash in pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and serve.