Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Peel & slice garlic.
• Step 2
  In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve a ladle of pasta water before straining & set aside.
• Step 3
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breast with salt & pepper. Add the chicken & cook for 5 min on each side, or until chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
• Step 4
  Add sliced garlic to the pan. If needed, add an additional drizzle of oil. Brown garlic lightly for about 2 min.
• Step 5
  Add spinach & season with salt & pepper. Cook until the spinach is heated through, about 2 min.
• Step 6
  Add cream cheese, cooked pasta, drained artichokes, reserved pasta water & parmesan into the pan. Stir to combine & cook for 3 min.
• Step 7
  Slice the chicken breast, if desired.
• Step 8
  Serve pasta with sliced chicken on top. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese & enjoy!