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Spicy Chicken and Pasta Stew
 
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Prep Time: 9 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 ounces bow tie or penne pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 (16-ounce) can no-salt-added chicken broth
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups tightly packed torn fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add chicken and garlic to skillet; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add broth, tomatoes, and crushed pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
3. Add pasta and spinach to saucepan. Cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring occasionally. Ladle stew into individual bowls; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com