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Saucy Chicken & Spinach Pasta with feta cheese

Saucy Chicken Spinach Pasta

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Chicken & Spinach Pasta is loaded with chicken sausage, spinach, olives, and a touch of feta combined to make a saucy pasta dish!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large links cooked chicken sausage (12 ounces, sliced into rounds)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 6 cups lightly packed baby spinach, about 4 ounces
  • 1 16 oz pkg whole-wheat rotini pasta, we use Delallo, cooked (reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (reserve some for topping)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil, optional for topping

Instructions

Make in the smart skillet:

  • Boil the pasta according to the directions on the pasta and drain it, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • While the pasta is cooking, turn smart skillet to saute (400) and heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage rounds, onion, and garlic; saute and stir for 5-7 minutes.
  • Turn the smart skillet down to 350. Pour in the tomato sauce, add in the spinach, cooked pasta, and chopped olives; cook for 5 minutes and stir, until the spinach is wilted. TIP: If the pasta seems sticky, add in 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time of the pasta water, if necessary.
  • Stir in the feta, adjust the seasoning, and garnish with the reserved feta and basil. Serve! [TIP: Bring the smart skillet directly to the table!]

Make on the stovetop:

  • Boil the pasta according to the directions on the pasta and drain it, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the sausage rounds, onions, and garlic. Saute until the onions start to soften.
  • Reduce the heat and add the tomato sauce, spinach, and cooked and drained pasta. Stir in the chopped olives and cook until the spinach wilts. TIP: If the pasta seems sticky, add in 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time of the pasta water, if necessary.
  • Stir in the feta, adjust the seasoning, and garnish with the reserved feta and basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 107kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 535mg, Potassium: 237mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 3083IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 171mg, Iron: 1mg