CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA

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This pasta is packed with nutrients, potassium from the spinach and calcium from the evaporated milk, which has 80% more calcium than regular milk. Serve with a crisp green salad. From Canadian Living Magazine.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (385 ml) can fat-free evaporated milk
5 cups whole wheat penne (12oz/375g)
10 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed (recipe states half bag 10oz/284g pkg?)
1/3 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 green onions, chopped
salt, to taste
hot pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
  • drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
  • add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
  • meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
  • serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.

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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce curdled and the chicken was overcooked. I had to throw the whole thing away. I will not be trying this recipe again.


Abdull Razaq
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the dish turned out bland and watery. I think I might have added too much milk. I'll try again with less milk next time.


Afaraad Horteeda
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This recipe was okay. The sauce was a little too bland for my taste, and the chicken was a bit dry. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Kigozi Emmakey
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Gloria Snyder
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different vegetable instead of spinach.


Rehman RAJ
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Bell
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Jafor islam
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce curdled and the chicken was overcooked. I had to throw the whole thing away. I will not be trying this recipe again.


Tameka Shearer
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the dish turned out bland and watery. I think I might have added too much milk. I'll try again with less milk next time.


Skyler Canuela
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This recipe was okay. The sauce was a little too bland for my taste, and the chicken was a bit dry. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Abdessalem Tiar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhafiz Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different vegetable instead of spinach.


Babak Mehrabi Realtor
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sihab mia
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I served it over pasta, and it was a perfect meal.


Ismail Wattu
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Lopez
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different vegetable instead of spinach.


Mysti Noneyadamnbizness
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jānis Skutelis
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I served it over pasta, and it was a perfect meal.


stha mobile
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This creamy chicken and spinach pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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