Goat Cheese Spinach Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, spinach, and goat cheese blend with pasta for a creamy, satisfying high-protein meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 10.5 ounces fusilli pasta
02 - 2 cups diced chicken breast

→ Sauce

03 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
04 - 3.5 ounces crumbled goat cheese
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/2 cup chicken broth

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fusilli until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
03 - Stir in fresh spinach leaves and cook until just wilted.
04 - Add crumbled goat cheese and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy. Simmer for 3 minutes.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce. Warm through before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses only one skillet plus one pot for easy cleanup
  • Balanced high protein meal with chicken and spinach
  • Creamy from goat cheese without needing heavy cream
  • Comes together in thirty minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • High in protein for satisfying dinners
  • Goat cheese brings calcium and flavor with less fat than cream cheese
  • Can be prepped ahead for meal prep or next day lunches
03 -
  • Toast two tablespoons of walnuts in a dry skillet and sprinkle over for a crunchy finish
  • Always crumble the goat cheese yourself for the creamiest melt
  • Never rush the wilting of spinach Let it reduce fully so there are no watery pockets
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