Ingredients
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- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water or chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well combined and the cheese is melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Tomato Spinach Chicken Pasta, recipe, cooking, food
