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Chicken Spinach Penne

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and penne pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta uncooked
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked chicken and drained penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream.

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