Bow-Tie Pasta With Chicken & Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast halve, cut into bite-sized chunks (boneless or skinless)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped or 2 small shallots
• 1 cup red pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 lb baby spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) box bow tie pasta, prepared (farfalle)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add chicken, onion, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked through.

4. 4

   Add chicken broth, spinach and remaining salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is cooked through.

6. 6

   Add bow-tie pasta to skillet, stirring to mix well.

7. 7

   Transfer to serving platter, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.