Chicken-Spinach Skillet with Garlic Noodles

Name: Chicken-Spinach Skillet with Garlic Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce chicken breast; 2 cup fresh spinach; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 ounce cream cheese; 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 ounce dried egg noodles; 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Tender chicken and wilted spinach in a creamy garlic sauce, served over perfectly cooked egg noodles, creating a simple yet satisfying meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.25/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

4 ounce chicken breast
2 cup fresh spinach
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 ounce cream cheese
0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounce dried egg noodles
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook the dried egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Season the chicken with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the cream cheese and dried Italian seasoning until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the cooked dried egg noodles until well coated with the sauce and warmed through. Stir in the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A sprinkle of fresh parsley also makes a nice garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 760
Protein: 50 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fat: 41 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 370 mg
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Sugar: 2 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg