Name: Chicken pasta with feta and spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole wheat penne pasta; 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 oz fresh spinach; 3 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 cups water; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Nutrition

Per serving

466 calories

Protein: 50g; 42% of calories
Carbs: 34g; 29% of calories
Fat: 15g; 29% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Bring the water and half the salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the remaining salt and the black pepper. Spread the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 minutes more. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the spinach, cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the water forms a light sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, leaving some pieces large. Serve immediately.

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