Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and pasta in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken spinach pasta, one-pan meal, easy dinner recipe