Farfalle with Chicken, Spinach & Cherry Tomatoes

{ Prep Time: 15 mins / Cooking Time: 10 mins / Difficulty: Easy / Yields: 4 servings}

Ingredients:

12 oz farfalle pasta

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders, coarsely chopped

5 cups fresh baby spinach

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 egg

2 tsp grated lemon peel

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

7 oz grape tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup finely grate parmesan cheese

1 Tsp salt

Directions:

1. Fill a large pot with water and 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 7-8 mins; drain pasta.

2. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally until onion softens, about 5-7 mins. Add chicken and cook about 5 mins longer, or until cooked through.

3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, egg, lemon peel and juice, tomatoes, drained pasta and chicken mixture. Toss gently to combine.

4. Serve warm with grated parmesan cheese.

Recipe borrowed from Best Quick Fixes Cookbook