Penne with Spinach & Chicken

Name: Penne with Spinach & Chicken Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 1/2 onion thinly sliced; 1-1/2 tbs chopped garlic; 2 tbs lemon juice; 2 chicken breast halves cubed (or turkey breasts); 2 10z pkg spinach leaves; 12z penne prepared; 1/2 cup roasted red peppers sliced; 1/2 cup chicken broth

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil1/2 onion, thinly sliced1-1/2 tbs chopped garlic2 tbs lemon juice2 chicken breast halves, cubed (or turkey breasts)2 10z pkg spinach leaves12z penne, prepared 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

Heat oil on med-high heat. Add onion, garlic and lemon juice. Saute until onion softens. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and saute until just cooked through. Add spinach and toss until it begins to wilt. Mix in prepared pasta. Mix in red peppers. Add chicken broth. Toss. Season to taste.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KAMSONE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 307.4
Total Fat: 6.2 g
Cholesterol: 23.2 mg
Sodium: 173.2 mg
Total Carbs: 47.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 17.8 g

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Member Reviews

CE-CE33
Yummy!!! I used Mrs. Dash Original Blend Seasoning since I did not have any garlic or lemon juice. Love it!!! - 10/21/09
AMYTRUSLER
Made this tonight and everyone loved it! Didn't use the red peppers because we didn't have anything but I will be making it again for sure! - 6/25/09
CAROG424
In a word, Yum! I didn't use the oil, added some fresh cilantro and used spinach from my garden. Very good. Thanks! - 6/10/09