Parmesan Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Serves 12
10 mins prep
15 mins cook
25 mins total
EASY and ready in 20 minutes with comforting pasta, juicy chicken, a hint of lemon, and the PERFECT amount of Parmesan!! Great for busy weeknights and the extra is good for meal prepping!!
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To a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain; set aside.
While the pasta cooks, to a very large separate deep-sided skillet or pot, add about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, and saute over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or just until onion begins to soften; stir intermittently.
Add the chicken, salt, pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is done and cooked through; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly continuously.
Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta, spinach, and stir very well to combine. As needed, add additional olive oil so the mixture tosses easily.
Taste the dish and if needed add additional salt and pepper. I added about 2 teaspoons total of salt and about 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper. You're flavoring a very large quantity of food and if it tastes at all flat or boring, it probably would benefit from additional salt/pepper.
Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and serve. If you prefer a cheesier dish, stir the Parmesan into the pasta, and add additional to be sprinkled over the top. Serve immediately.