# Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne with Spinach

A rich, garlicky, and creamy pasta dish with chicken and spinach that is better than any restaurant pasta.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream and milk (or broth), simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
7. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
8. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss until fully coated.
9. Serve warm with parsley, extra cheese, and optional 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DoxC2UsZq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/18efa0da-ec36-4c2b-a631-7aa5b5e5115e
- Extracted: 2026-04-19

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