Lemon Angel Hair with Chicken and Spinach

Lemon Angel Hair with Chicken and Spinach
1/2 lb whole wheat angel hair pasta
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 t. crushed red pepper
2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 lemons, zested and juiced (or lemon juice from a bottle)
3/4 c. half-and-half
1 c. Parmesan, grated (or shredded)
1 box of frozen spinach
3 T. extra virgin olive oil

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water well, and add pasta. Meanwhile cook chicken with your choice of seasonings (I use garlic salt, pepper, paprika, basil leaves). Once chicken is done remove and chop but do not clean out skillet. Add oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook until the oil sizzles (about 7-10 minutes). Add lemon juice, half-and-half, and a ladle of the pasta water to the garlic oil mixture. Raise the heat to med-low to med heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Drain pasta - DO NOT RINSE. Add the pasta, lemon zest (if you have it), and 1/2 c. Parmesan to the cream sauce. Toss for a minute or two and throw in frozen spinah. Cover and let spinach thaw out for a few minutes.Add chicken and toss until well distributed. Top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!