Chicken, Spinach, and Pasta |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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As Daisy Mae , (one of our mother cow's) ran beside me on the other side of the fence, softly reminding that I needed to get her fresh grain, I looked at her very sweet face, the twinkle in her eye, and was doubly reminded I also need to get home, and swiftly too. I needed to get some type of great tasting chow on the table to feed the family as they were about to start streaming in through the back door at any moment. A wonderful, simple treat of a dish to enjoy sitting down next to your dog or cat, and just letting this dish take you away from the worry and stress of the world. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more or not at all) |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
1 large red onion, thinly sliced |
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
1 bunch fresh spinach (can use frozen) |
1 cup penne pasta (cooked) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Rub the chicken with the cumin, cayenne, and salt. Toss in skillet and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
4. While skillet is warmed add medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes.
5. If frozen cook spinach in microwave till warmed. If fresh add spinach directly to the skillet along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, tossing, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add pasta in with vegetables warming them, and you can either toss the chicken in with this, or serve the chicken separately.
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