Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed (can use less if worried about smell)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
  • 1 cup macaroni
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 12 teaspoon dried basil
  • 12 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 34 cup grated dry parmesan cheese
  • 34 cup shredded cheese

Method

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan large enough to hold all the ingredients.
  • I use a 10" chicken fryer.
  • If you don't have one, a dutch oven works as well.
  • Add the cubed chicken, onion, celery and spinach.
  • Stir until onions are transparent, spinach is wilted and chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add macaroni, water, tomatoes & spices.
  • Stir until mixture begins boiling.
  • Cover and reduce heat to allow mixture to simmer for 18 minutes.
  • Stir several times during cooking.
  • Add cheeses and stir well until cheese is melted and blended into the remain liquid in the pan.