Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring chicken and penne.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add chopped spinach and cooked penne. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat penne for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: crac chicken penne, creamy chicken pasta, penne recipe