Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Chicken Pasta that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, and spinach are enveloped in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, served over al dente penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces penne pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the Pasta: Add garlic, red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese to make a sauce. Toss with cooked pasta and reserved water.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
