Farfalle Con Pollo E Spinaci |
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Prep Time: 4 Minutes Cook Time: 11 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This delicious pasta dish features chicken and spinach with mushrooms. It's a great weeknight meal that can be prepared and served in under 15 minutes. Created for RSC #11. Buon appetito! Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, evenly diced |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 small shallots, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
1 pinch cayenne chili pepper flakes (amount is per taste) |
2 cups thinly-sliced fresh mushrooms (save time by using an 8-ounce carton of sliced mushrooms) |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup chicken broth |
1/3 cup white wine |
8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped (thawed and drained frozen spinach may be used) |
16 ounces farfelle bow tie pasta |
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, or 11-12 minutes until al denté.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and sauté 1-2 minutes; then add shallots, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper flakes, and sauté another 1-2 minutes; then add mushrooms and sauté another 3 minutes until chicken is nearly done; sprinkle flour evenly over chicken mixture and stir it in; add wine, broth, and spinach; cook and stir 2 minutes until spinach is wilted, sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is cooked through.
3. Drain pasta and add it to chicken mixture in skillet; toss well and heat through; transfer to serving platter, top with cheese, and serve immediately.
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