Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 27 mins

Total: 42 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon salt

or more to taste

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

or more to taste

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into bite-size pieces

1 (14.6 ounce) package penne pasta

5 cups fresh spinach

or more to taste

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Spread butter 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper and garlic powder over chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board.

Step 2

Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Pour penne into a colander to drain.

Step 4

Place the penne chicken breasts spinach 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes in the pot. Cook and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted but still green about 7 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese salt and pepper.

Step 5

Mix pasta into spinach-chicken mixture; toss well.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 630.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 46.8g 94%

Carbohydrates: 80.4g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 5.5g 22%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 14.3g 22%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 89.8mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 4650.5IU 93%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.6mg 181%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 13mg 22%

Folate: 80.9mcg 20%

Calcium: 305.4mg 31%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 115.2mg 41%

Potassium: 709.7mg 20%

Sodium: 2163.4mg 87%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 128.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.