Macarrão cremoso com frango e queijo

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite sized pieces)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 10 ounce penne (uncooked (2 1/2 cups))
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 cup milk
• 8 ounce spinach (fresh (about 3 cups))
• 3 ounce cream cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Saute the onion: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook till translucent.

2. 2

   Brown the chicken: Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper and cook through until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook till aromatic for about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Combine the cheesy chicken pasta: Add the pasta, chicken broth, milk, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Uncover and if there’s any more liquid cook for another 5 minutes or until all the liquid has cooked off.

4. 4

   Finish the dish: Remove from heat, stir in the cream cheese till creamy and melted. Add the spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheese melts and the spinach wilts. Serve while warm.

5. 5

   Serve while warm.