garlic chicken and spinach with pasta.

I've said it before but it still rings true: pasta is my comfort food. It seems like whenever I need to just cook for myself, I make pasta. And this one was especially delicious. I found a chicken recipe online and started seriously craving chicken and pasta, so I made this one. It's for sure a winner.

garlic chicken and spinach with pasta

6 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 lb pasta (any shape)
Salt and Pepper

Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta according to the directions. Reserve 1-1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining the pasta.

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the oil starts to ripple, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until it starts to brown and become fragrant. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper and add to the skillet with the garlic. Toss the chicken in the oil and cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside. When the chicken is cooked through, add the spinach to the pan and toss it with the chicken to wilt it, about 2 minutes.

When the pasta is finished cooking, reserve some cooking water and drain the pasta. Add the cooking water to the pan with the chicken and spinach and toss around. Turn the skillet's heat down the low, add the cooked pasta, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese to the pan and toss well. Let the pasta cook for 3-4 minutes on low to thicken the sauce and combine the flavors. Taste, add more pepper and maybe salt if necessary. Serve immediately, with more parmesan cheese if desired.