# Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne

This is a delicious and creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne pasta dish that is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 minced garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp AP flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 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 (mini red and yellow)
- 0.25 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1.5 cups grana padano cheese (or Parmesan)
- 1 cup spinach
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 10 oz cooked penne pasta
- parsley

## Instructions

1. Melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until golden brown.
3. Add in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the chicken broth, heavy cream, seasonings, bell peppers, and shredded cheese.
5. Mix well and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
6. Then, add the spinach, chicken, sundried tomatoes, and cooked pasta.
7. Stir everything together and cook until the sauce thickens, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
8. Top with parsley and extra cheese.

## Equipment

- saucepan

## Tips

- Taste test for salt & red pepper flakes & add more if you’d like.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8r57qRn/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/de2f74d8-f2d9-441a-8f21-7a8c2c87db34
- Extracted: 2025-06-21

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt