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Garlic Chicken & Kale Spaghetti

A creamy, garlicky spaghetti tossed with shredded chicken, baby kale, artichokes, and Parmesan for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 cups baby kale chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until al dente according to package directions; reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts.
  • Add the minced garlic and chopped baby kale to the skillet; cook, stirring, until fragrant and the kale is tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the kale and garlic, stir constantly, and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, reduce heat to medium-low, and whisk until smooth to prevent lumps.
  • Stir in the chicken bouillon paste, basil, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the cooked shredded chicken, chopped artichoke hearts, and grated Parmesan to the sauce; stir to combine.
  • Simmer the sauce for about 3 minutes, stirring, until it thickens and the chicken is heated through; loosen with reserved pasta water if too thick.
  • Toss the hot drained pasta with the sauce until well coated, serve topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk

Notes

  • Baby kale can be substituted with a baby kale and spinach mix.
  • Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for this recipe.