Creamy Spinach Penne Pasta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a great healthy Choice meal from Saltscapes - Ingredients:
1 cup penne rigate, whole wheat, raw |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
300 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips |
1 medium red pepper, sliced |
1 medium orange bell pepper, sliced |
2 cups baby spinach |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
3/4 cup medium cheddar, 19% mf, shredded |
Directions:
1. In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender, but firm; drain.
2. As pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Add chicken and sauté 3-4 minutes or until almost cooked. Add red and orange peppers and spinach; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same pot used for pasta, heat remaining oil (2 tsp.) over medium heat; blend in flour. Add garlic, milk and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until blended.
6. Add pasta, chicken and vegetables to sauce; stir until combined.
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