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Spicy Chicken and Pasta Stew


Recipe Information
Source:
ChesapeakeLady

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients
  • 4 oz (112 grm). bow tie or penne pasta, uncooked
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). olive oil
  • 3/4 lb (.3 kg). skinned, boned chicken breast halves
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). minced garlic
  • 1 16 oz (448 grm). can no-salt-added chicken broth
  • 1 14-1/2 oz (406 grm). can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml). dried, crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups (475 ml) tightly packed torn fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
  • While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  • Add chicken and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, and crushed pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta and spinach to pan.
  • Cook 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts, stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle stew into individual bowls; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Per serving: Calories 288 Fat 5.7G Fiber 2.0G
Comments
My crew likes garlic and crushed red pepper, so I add accordingly. We've done this with shrimp as well, and it turns out great.