This one-pan dish combines sautéed chicken, spinach, and pasta with a light, garlicky lemon sauce. It’s topped with Parmesan for added flavor, making it a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients:
Chicken breast or thighs, cubed
Fresh spinach
Pasta of your choice
Garlic
Lemon (juice and zest)
Grated Parmesan
Olive oil
Optional seasonings: red pepper flakes, parsley
Basic Steps:
1. Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken pieces in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add lemon juice, zest, and seasoning.
3. Cook Pasta: Boil pasta and reserve some pasta water.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add spinach, cooked pasta, chicken, and Parmesan to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
5. Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.