3Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4Increase heat to high and add chicken broth, heavy cream, seasonings (paprika, black pepper, oregano, salt, thyme, red pepper flakes), and bell peppers.
5Add shredded cheese to the sauce.
6Mix well and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
7Add spinach, cooked chicken, and sundried tomatoes to the sauce.
8Add cooked penne pasta to the mixture.
9Stir everything together and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
10Top with parsley and extra cheese.
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
5 minced garlic cloves
4 tbsp AP flour
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp salt
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup sliced peppers
0.25 cup sundried tomatoes
1.5 cups Grana Padano cheese
1 cup spinach
1.5 cups cooked chicken, diced
10 oz cooked penne pasta
parsley
Equipment
saucepanspoon
Tips
Taste test for salt and red pepper flakes at the end and add more if needed.