HEART HEALTHY GRILLED CHICKEN AND PASTA FLORENTINE


ingredients

8 oz. fresh Olive Garden pasta shells or 6 oz. dry pasta shells
1 1/4 lb. fresh spinach
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast meat, well trimmed of fat, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and chopped finely
1 tsp. olive oil (optional) or use pan spray such as Pam
1 c. chicken broth (canned or fresh)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg or mace, ground
black pepper to taste
salt to taste (optional)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (to pass at the table)

preparation

Serves 4.