Chicken Pasta Recipe
Pasta served with chicken, accompanied by fried okra, sweet pea salad, and a dinner roll.
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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted and tomatoes are slightly softened.
- 4
Combine Everything
Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding grated Parmesan cheese and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve
Serve the chicken pasta hot with fried okra, sweet pea salad, and a dinner roll on the side.