Directions
- 1Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
- 4In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- 5Add heavy cream and milk (or broth), simmer until slightly thickened.
- 6Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- 7Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- 8Return chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated.
- 9Serve warm with parsley, extra cheese, and optional red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 16 oz penne
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup milk or chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Parsley
- extra Parmesan
- red pepper flakes
Equipment
skillet
Tips
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce
- Add mushrooms for more texture
- Sprinkle chili flakes for heat
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