Creamy Pesto Chicken with Spinach

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Rinse spinach and place in colander. Add pasta to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Reserve 2/3 cup cooking water. Carefully drain pasta over spinach to wilt slightly.

Step 2

While pasta cooks, pat chicken dry and cut into 2 inch pieces. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbs oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium high. Add chicken and cook until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium.

Step 3

To skillet with chicken, add pasta, spinach, reserved cooking water, pesto, and all of the cream cheese. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Enjoy!