Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach
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Servings 1 Serving, but can easily be doubled
Ingredients
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken cutlet
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 medium button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup packed baby spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup dried whole-grain penne, or similar shape, cooked according to package directions and drained
Instructions
- Generously season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and cover with aluminum foil.
- Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and mushrooms to skillet; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn garlic. Add the butter to the center of the pan, let melt, then whisk in flour. Cook 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in heavy cream.
- Stir in spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly. Stir in cooked pasta. Thoroughly mix together before serving.
Notes
Adapted from On the Woodside
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