🍝 Orecchiette with Chicken and Cheese 🐔🧀

• 1 pound orecchiette pasta 🍝
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced 🐔
• 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped 🌿
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) 🧀
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional) 🧀

Cook the Pasta:

• Boil a large pot of salted water 💧. Add the orecchiette 🍝 and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil 🫒 over medium heat. Add the diced chicken 🐔, season with salt 🧂 and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add Garlic and Greens:

• Add the minced garlic 🧄 and Italian seasoning 🌿 to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, then add the chopped spinach or kale 🌿. Cook until wilted.

Combine Pasta and Cheese:

• Add the drained orecchiette 🍝 to the skillet and toss everything together. Gradually stir in the shredded cheese 🧀 until melted and well combined.

Serve:

• Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 if desired!