Lemon Angel Hair with Chicken and Spinach

By á-25125

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb angel hair pasta
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
• Perfect Chicken, cut into chunks
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 3/4 c. half-and-half
• 1 c. Parmesan, grated (or shredded)
• 1 c. baby spinach, stems removed
• 3 T. extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water well, and add pasta. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook until the oil sizzles (about 7-10 minutes). Add lemon juice, half-and-half, and a ladle of the pasta water to the garlic oil mixture. Raise the heat to med-low to med heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Drain pasta - DO NOT RINSE. Add the pasta, zest, and 1/2 c. Parmesan to the cream sauce. Toss for a minute or two. Add chicken and spinach, and toss until well distributed. Top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!