Farfalle Con Pollo E Spinaci

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, evenly diced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 small shallots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch cayenne chili pepper flakes (amount is per taste)
• 2 cups thinly-sliced fresh mushrooms (save time by using an 8-ounce carton of sliced mushrooms)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped (thawed and drained frozen spinach may be used)
• 16 ounces farfelle bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions, or 11-12 minutes until al denté.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and sauté 1-2 minutes; then add shallots, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper flakes, and sauté another 1-2 minutes; then add mushrooms and sauté another 3 minutes until chicken is nearly done; sprinkle flour evenly over chicken mixture and stir it in; add wine, broth, and spinach; cook and stir 2 minutes until spinach is wilted, sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is cooked through.

3. 3

   Drain pasta and add it to chicken mixture in skillet; toss well and heat through; transfer to serving platter, top with cheese, and serve immediately.