Description
Creamy Chicken Penne with Spinach is a deliciously satisfying dish that elevates your weeknight dinners with rich flavors and creamy goodness. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken pieces, vibrant spinach, and perfectly cooked penne pasta enveloped in a luxurious garlic cream sauce. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this recipe promises to impress without the fuss. With its quick preparation and easy clean-up, you can enjoy a hearty dish that’s as comforting as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and penne pasta to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Lower the heat and mix in heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Fold in chopped spinach until wilted slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg