Chicken Fettuccine with Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 8 oz Fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup Chopped spinach
• 1/2 Shallot
• 2 oz Light cream cheese
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear in olive oil over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice.

2. 2

   Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

3. 3

   In the same pan, sauté minced shallot and garlic for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup pasta water, stirring until a smooth sauce forms.

5. 5

   Stir in chopped spinach until wilted.

6. 6

   Toss pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed to coat.

7. 7

   Top with sliced chicken and Parmesan if using.