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Marry Me Chicken & Spinach Penne Skillet Is the Only High-Protein Dinner You Need
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Cuisine

International

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Servings

4 Persons

Prep Time

14 Minutes

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Cook Time

35 Minutes

Difficulty

Medium Level

Marry Me Chicken & Spinach Penne Skillet Is the Only High-Protein Dinner You Need is a main course that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 37g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 543 calories. For $3.09 per serving, this recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. It is brought to you by Eating Well. If you have seasoning, ground pepper, thighs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. With a spoonacular score of 72%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as 6 Mouthwatering Parfait You Need in Your Life Right Now, Penne Con Funghi E Melanzane (Penne With Mushrooms and Eggplant), and 5 Ingredient High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes.

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided, plus more for garnish
2 medium shallots, chopped
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach

Cooking Instructions

  1. 01

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  2. 02

    Add 8 ounces penne; cook according to package directions.

  3. 03

    Drain and set aside.

  4. 04

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 05

    Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest pieces registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes.

  6. 06

    Transfer to a plate and tent with foil. Do not wipe the skillet clean.

  7. 07

    Reduce heat to medium and add chopped shallots; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes.

  8. 08

    Add ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper and the remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in ½ cup broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.

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Review

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Michael Burns

July 1, 2023

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Nutritional Info

calories543 kcal
protein36.7 g
fat18.7 g
carbs46.1 g
fiber7.6 g
sugars11.6 g

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