Spinach & Cream Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

Via @nutrientmatters

Recipe ⬇️

3 chicken breasts

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cayenne

1 tsp Montreal chicken

1/2 tsp dried parsley

Salt and pepper

1 tbsp avocado oil

2 tbsp butter

1 small yellow onion

2-3 garlic cloves

1-2 sun dried tomato’s

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp cayenne

Salt and pepper

2 tsp flour

1 ½ cups half n half cream

1 box of spinach

1 ladle pasta water

3-4 tbsp pecorino cheese

Juice 1/2 lemon

Flatten out chicken breast using a pan or rolling pin so thickness is consistent throughout. Season with the spices listed and sear in a high heat pan on each side for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan once the outside has a golden brown colour (the chicken should not be fully cooked (around 120 degrees) as it will continue to cook in the sauce. In the same pan, add 1-2 tbsp oil and cook down onions garlic sun dried tomato for 2-3 mins. Add spices and flour and cook down for 1-2 mins. Add half n half cream, and spinach. Bring to a boil and reduce to a medium simmer for 5-6 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add it pasta water, pecorino cheese and lemon juice to taste. Bring the sauce up to a boil, add the chicken back to the sauce, reduce to a simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes and serve over pasta. Garnish with basil or fresh parsley 🌿