Chicken & Spinach Pasta

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
• 1 medium onion. chopped
• 1 large portobello mushroom, chopped
• 2 garlic sliced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbs. all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 -1/2 cups, cubed, cooked chicken breast
• 1 pkg:(10 oz) chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 6 tbs shreddedParmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the onion, mushroom and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

2. Add the chicken, spinach, 3 Tbsp. cheese, lemon juice, pepper and pepper flakes; heat through.

3. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.