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A plate of Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Spinach, featuring rotini pasta, chicken chunks, and wilted spinach in a creamy sauce.

Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Spinach

This recipe provides a balanced comfort meal featuring chicken, pasta, spinach, and a light Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz Pasta
  • 2 Chicken breasts Cooked and sliced
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the chicken breasts until done. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts.
  • Pour in the milk and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Heat gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Combine the cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the sauce mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

Notes

The addition of spinach provided color and a good balance to the creamy sauce during testing.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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