Portobello Angel Hair Nests

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
Yield 2 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
"I whipped up this recipe one winter evening when my husband and I wanted something hearty but nutrtious," shares Tina Constantin, Bentonville, Arkansas. "Vegetarians can simply omit the chicken and it will still be a great, filling dinner."

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup diced sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided
  • 3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 2 large portobello mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add half of the garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from the heat. Add 1 tablespoon pesto; toss to coat. Stir in half of the onion mixture. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, add mushrooms and butter to the skillet; cover and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add spinach; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar and remaining onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Keep warm.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon pesto and remaining vinegar and garlic. Cook and stir until heated through.
  5. Drain pasta; toss with remaining oil and pesto. On two plates, form pasta into a circle, leaving a hole in the center. Place mushrooms with spinach mixture in the center; top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with garlic pesto mixture. Sprinkle with Romano and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 733 calories, 43g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein.

"I whipped up this recipe one winter evening when my husband and I wanted something hearty but nutrtious," shares Tina Constantin, Bentonville, Arkansas. "Vegetarians can simply omit the chicken and it will still be a great, filling dinner."
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