Pasta con spinaci e carciofi

Ingredienti

• 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breastsAmount1 lbIngredientboneless skinless chicken breasts
• SaltIngredientSalt and pepper and pepper
• Non-stick cooking sprayIngredientNon-stick cooking spray
• 10 ozbow tie pastaAmount10 ozIngredientbow tie pasta
• 3–4baby spinachAmount3–4Ingredientbaby spinach
• 1/4 cupbutterAmount1/4 cupIngredientbutter
• 3 clovegarlicAmount3 cloveIngredientgarlic,Preparationchopped, chopped
• 1artichoke heartsAmount1Ingredientartichoke hearts,Preparationrinsed and chopped, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tbspchopped fresh parsleyAmount2 tbspIngredientchopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbspgrated Pecorino Romano cheeseAmount2 tbspIngredientgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/2 cupreserved pasta waterAmount1/2 cupIngredientreserved pasta water

Preparazione

1. 1

   On a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, coat with non-stick cooking sprayIngredientNon-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Season chicken with saltIngredientSalt and pepper and pepper on both sides, then grill until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice into long ½-inch strips.

4. 4

   In a large pot over high heat, cook bow tie pastaAmount10 ozIngredientbow tie pasta in salted water according to package directions.

5. 5

   Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then add baby spinachAmount3–4Ingredientbaby spinach to the hot pasta to wilt before draining.

6. 6

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butterAmount1/4 cupIngredientbutter.

7. 7

   Add garlic and artichoke heartsAmount1Ingredientartichoke hearts,Preparationr...: Add garlic and artichoke heartsAmount1Ingredientartichoke hearts,Preparationrinsed and chopped and cook for 3 minutes.

8. 8

   In the pasta pot over low heat, toss pasta and spinach with artichoke sauce, parsley, and Pecorino Romano.

9. 9

   Add reserved pasta waterAmount1/2 cupIngredientreserved pasta water as needed...: Add reserved pasta waterAmount1/2 cupIngredientreserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

10. 10

    Arrange sliced chicken on top.

11. 11

    Add more cheese, if desired, and serve hot.