Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

 (from the Recipe Shoebox)

6 Tbs. olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 box (1-lb) penne pasta
5-oz. fresh spinach, chopped
1 Tbs. dried basil (or 1/2 cup fresh)
6 Tbs. lemon juice
1 cup Parmesan cheese

• Heat olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small glass bowl in the microwave for about 1 minute to blend flavors.
• Pour about 1 tablespoon of the flavored oil in a skillet.
• Salt and pepper chicken and cook in the oil over medium high heat until chicken is browned and juices run clear.
• Add the chopped spinach and saute with the cooked chicken for 1 minute (or until just barely wilted) and remove from heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package; drain well.
• Add cooked chicken/spinach to pasta, along with basil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir in the remainder of the flavored olive oil. Toss lightly until all ingredients are well combined. Serve immediately. Makes about 6 servings.

SURVEY SAYS:  This recipe was pretty good, but I don't think I will make it again...