Portobello Angel Hair Nests

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
"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.