Description
A creamy and delicious chicken penne pasta dish that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until the cheese has melted and the spinach has wilted.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: chicken penne pasta recipe, creamy penne pasta, easy chicken pasta dish