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    Lemony Chicken Pasta


    Source of Recipe


    K.arlette2011

    List of Ingredients




    Lemony Chicken Pasta


    4 cups Penne pasta (about 12 oz)
    12 oz Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (can use chicken tenders and cubed them)
    1 tbsp Butter
    3 Cloves garlic -- minced
    1 cup Light ricotta cheese
    1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
    1 tsp Grated lemon rind
    2 tbsp fresh Lemon juice
    1/2 tsp Salt
    1/4 tsp Pepper
    1 Pinch Nutmeg
    4 cups Packed trimmed fresh spinach -- shredded

    Recipe




    In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm.

    Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

    Meanwhile, cut chicken breasts crosswise into slices.

    In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

    Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

    Add reserved cooking liquid, ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, the lemon rind and juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to simmer.

    Add spinach; stir until wilted.

    Add to pasta and toss to coat.

    Serve sprinkled with remaining Parmesan cheese.

    Makes 4 generous servings.

 

 

 


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