Description
A one-skillet summer dinner combining chicken, penne pasta, spinach, and parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Light, balanced dish featuring olive oil, garlic, and vibrant greens.
Ingredients
12 oz chicken breast (trimmed)
8 oz dried penne pasta
4 cups packed fresh spinach (stems removed)
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated from wedge)
2 tbsp olive oil (light)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
Dice chicken into 1 1/2-inch cubes and chop spinach
Heat oil in skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds
Add chicken, cook 5-6 minutes until golden
Add pasta and 2 1/2 cups water, simmer 10-12 minutes
Stir in spinach, cook 2-3 minutes until wilted
Remove from heat, stir in parmesan until sauce thickens
Notes
Use non-stick skillet for minimal oil
Test pasta after 8 minutes of simmering
Add smoked paprika for extra depth
Let rest 2 minutes after adding cheese
Add 1/4 cup water if mixture appears dry
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
