Macarrão com frango e espinafre

Ingredientes

• 8 oz (250 g) fussili
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (20 g) unsalted butter
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (100 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 cup (200 ml) half and half (single cream)
• 4 oz (125 g) fresh baby spinach
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the fussili and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan. Add the chicken breast pieces, season them with a bit of salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn golden and are fully cooked.

3. 3

   To the same pan with the chicken, add...: To the same pan with the chicken, add the finely diced red onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Next, add the dried oregano, dried basil, and...: Next, add the dried oregano, dried basil, and red chili flakes and stir well.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato paste to the chicken...: Stir in the tomato paste to the chicken and onion mixture, cooking for a minute. Pour in the low-sodium chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Then, add the half and half, stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer gently until it begins to thicken into a creamy sauce.

6. 6

   Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce,...: Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce, stirring until the spinach wilts and integrates into the sauce.

7. 7

   Next, add the cooked fussili to the pan....: Next, add the cooked fussili to the pan. Toss everything together, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.

8. 8

   Add the grated Parmesan and give it a...: Add the grated Parmesan and give it a good stir to mix everything evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.