Description
Chicken Penne Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, it’s sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta: Boil salted water in a pot, add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente (about 11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, scraping any bits from the skillet bottom, and mix well.
- Melt in Parmesan: Gradually add grated Parmesan while stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine everything: Toss cooked penne and fresh spinach into the skillet, folding gently to coat with sauce.
Notes
- Customize your recipe by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- For additional flavor, incorporate fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg