Chicken and Hummus Pasta
Chicken and hummus pasta with spinach and tomatoes uses hummus as a sauce to coat the pasta for a delicious, flavorful and super easy dinner.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 ¼ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the pasta:
- 12 oz. bow tie pasta
- 1 (10 oz.) container hummus
- 1 (10 oz.) container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Season the chicken pieces on all sides.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Once finished, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking liquid then drain the pasta in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
- Toss the hot cooked pasta with the hummus, adding a few splashes of the reserved cooking liquid to help the hummus adhere to the pasta and form a sauce.
- Then add the chicken, tomatoes and spinach and mix well to combine.
- Serve immediately or serve at room temperature. Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Notes
Chicken: The recipe calls for seasoning and cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the stove. You could also grill or roast the chicken. Or in a pinch, use some rotisserie chicken to mix into the pasta.
Leftovers: The leftovers, once cooled, will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy cold, at room temperature or reheat in the microwave before serving. Add a splash or two of chicken broth, if needed, to loosen up the sauce a bit and revive the pasta when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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