Monday, September 20, 2010

Britt's Cream Cheese Pasta with Chicken & Spinach

Clint really likes spinach.  I like it alright, but this recipe is an easy way to get veggies without having to necessarily taste them. If you love spinach, you could double what you add to give it a spinachy flavor.

1 package penne pasta (16 oz)
1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces
garlic salt and black pepper
1/2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian dressing
1 block 1/3 less fat cream cheese
½ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ to 3 cups spinach or 1 bunch spinach (cut off stems if you use bunch)
Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine oil, Italian dressing and chicken in large skillet. season with garlic salt and a little bit of black pepper. cook until done.
3. When chicken is done, add block of cream cheese and ¼ cup of the milk. stir constantly until cream cheese is melted. add soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. add more garlic salt to taste if needed. add more milk to thin sauce as desired.
4. Add spinach last and cook until spinach is no longer crunchy.
5. Toss pasta and sauce together in large bowl and Parmesan cheese if desired.

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