Creamy Spinach And Chicken Rigatoni

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cups low-fat milk (1%)
• 3/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 10 ounces rigatoni pasta

Recipe

• 1 place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
• 2 bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• 3 cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
• 4 remove from heat.
• 5 in a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
• 6 add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
• 7 add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• 8 add the spinach, stirring to coat.
• 9 stir in the milk mixture, cheddar, and parmesan and cook until the cheddar has melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
• 10 meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
• 11 drain well.
• 12 transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
• 13 spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.