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Spinach Chicken Cheesy Pasta

• From: Eclectic Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 package tri-color spiral pasta

• 2 Tbs olive oil (more if needed)

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1/2 sweet onion, chopped

• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1 lb fresh spinach

• 2 cloves garlic, grated

• 1 lb tomatoes (grape, cherry, or Roma)

• 2 Tbs butter

• 2 Tbs flour

• 2 cups milk

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup Italian blend cheese (or mozzarella cheese)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Fancy mac and cheese with chicken and lots of veggies.

Directions

• Preheat skillet. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drizzle pan with olive oil. Salt and pepper chicken.
• Brown chicken breasts on both sides over medium heat. Remove from pan.
• Add more olive oil if necessary. Add chopped onions, mushrooms, and kosher salt and sauté until soft.
• Add spinach (you may have to do this a little at a time) and wilt. Add garlic and a little kosher salt to vegetables.
• Drain pasta and put in a large bowl. Remove cooked vegetables from the pan and add to pasta in the large bowl.
• Quarter Roma tomatoes or halve cherry or grape tomatoes. Add tomatoes to pasta bowl.
• Turn heat to low. Add butter to pan and melt, whisk in flour, and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add milk and bring to a bubble over medium heat. Sauce will thicken.
• When sauce is thick and bubbly, remove from heat and melt in cheeses. Add sauce to pasta bowl and toss to coat.