My husband has learned how to make this because it really is that easy! It is full of delicious flavors that we both love, is super easy to make and my husband now has a go to recipe to make on occasion when I am not feeling well or get home later than him from work. He is so good about making this and does not mind at all because of how simple it is. I bet you can teach even your kids to make this one and be happy with the results!
Check out what our friends over at Becky’s Best Bites had to say about this:
“Added bonus…this recipe actually makes enough for 6 people, so you will definitely have leftovers!!! Do you love leftovers as much as I do?”
On top of this deliciousness, I get leftovers? Yes, please!
Ingredients
12 oz. (1 box) of whole wheat penne pasta
10 oz. fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large, yellow onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
½ cup Philadelphia garlic and herb cream cheese
⅓ cup Kraft grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, more or less depending on your preference
sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste.
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving one cup of starching cooking water. Drain and return to hot pot, add chopped spinach, cover and set aside to let spinach wilt.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
Once hot, add chicken to the skillet and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Add onion and garlic to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion has softened and beginning to turn translucent.
Add cream cheese and reserved cooking water to chicken. Stir to combine and melt cream cheese.
Add chicken/cream cheese mixture to pot with pasta and spinach. Add parmesan, crushed red pepper (if using), salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Serve with additional parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for garnish.
A simple green salad and warm whole wheat bread would be lovely with this pasta!!
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Quick Tip: Freeze this meal until ready to bake.
Thanks again to Becky’s Best Bites for this amazing recipe.