Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 Boneless Chicken breasts ( sliced)
• 2 Cups Whole button mushrooms
• 2 Large handfuls of spinach
• 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Cups Whole Wheat Penne Pasta

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Cook pasta according to directions
3. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange mushrooms on sheet
4. Coat with one tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some Parmesan cheese; toss to coat even
5. Roast for 20 minutes turning occasionally
6. In a saute pan, turn to medium heat and begin to cook the chicken with the remaining tablespoon of oil.  Once the chicken begins to brown toss in the roasted mushrooms, orange juice, remaining balsamic and let reduce for 4 minutes
7. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted
8. Add noodles, mix thoroughly and dress with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Zesty Tip: For me this tip is all about balance.  Use the balsamic and orange juice to balance themselves but be sure you have enough sauce.  This was my only mistake in this dish.  I feel it would have been even better with more sauce.

This is once more a recipe from Zesty! I absolutely love her emails and look forward to emulating what she made. I love the step by step picture recipe also!!!

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