chicken -pasta -spinach and garbanzo beans

Name: Chicken -Pasta -Spinach and Garbanzo Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil,divided; 1 small onion diced; 2 stalk(s) celery, sliced bite size; 1 teaspoon(s) ea. salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper; 1 box(es) 16 oz. bow tie pasta or your favorite; 16 ounce(s) bag baby spinach; 1/2 cup(s) garden peas (i added these because they were leftovers); 2 can(s) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup(s) pasta water plus 2 teas. chicken soup granules; 1 teaspoon(s) ea. seasoned salt, garlic powder and basil; 2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; 1 pinch(es) rosemary, dried; 3 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) pecorino regino grated cheese; 1/2 cup(s) grape tomatoes; 6 medium pieces cooked chicken tenders, diced (left from my oven bbq ); 2 tablespoon(s) feta cheese, crumbles, optional for garnish; 1/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, optional for garnish

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Mar 13, 2013

This was dinner tonight. Made it in my electric skillet. Very delicious!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 5 Min

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yield 8-12 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil,divided
1 small onion diced
2 stalks celery, sliced bite size
1 teaspoon ea. salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper
1 box 16 oz. bow tie pasta or your favorite
16 ounces bag baby spinach
1/2 cup garden peas (i added these because they were leftovers)
2 cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup pasta water plus 2 teas. chicken soup granules
1 teaspoon ea. seasoned salt, garlic powder and basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch rosemary, dried
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup pecorino regino grated cheese
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
6 medium pieces cooked chicken tenders, diced (left from my oven bbq )
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbles, optional for garnish
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, optional for garnish

How To Make chicken -pasta -spinach and garbanzo beans

Step 1

Heat skillet to 350^. add 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil when hot. Add onion and celery. Put the pot of water on for the pasta, bring to a boil and add the pasta cook for 8 minutes, drain and put back in the pan.

Step 2

While pasta is boiling , remove 1 cup of the pasta water,pour into a small saucepan.Set aside. Stir onion mixture until golden. Add spinach and remaining olive oil over top. Stir to coat. Cook until it wilts.
Step 3

To the small saucepan with the pasta water add 2 teaspoons of chicken soup granules,(Or you can just use 1 cup chicken broth- I didn't have any),and the cream cheese, cornstarch,pecorino regino, seasoned salt, basil, rosemary and garlic powder.. heat over low heat until cheese has melted and blended.
Step 4

Add cooked pasta, garbanzo beans,tomatoes, chicken and saucepan mixture to the skillet with the spinach mixture; stir to combine. Heat through. Sprinkle top with cheeses for garnish, if desired. This great warm or cold. Always good the next day.
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