Description
A creamy, high protein pasta dish with tender chicken, garlic, Parmesan and spinach. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep and healthy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
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2 chicken breasts
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2 cups uncooked penne pasta
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup cream or milk
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1 cup grated Parmesan
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2 cups baby spinach
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente.
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Season and cook chicken. Slice and set aside.
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Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil.
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Add broth and cream. Simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan and spinach.
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Add pasta and combine.
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Top with chicken and serve.
Notes
Use whole wheat pasta for extra nutrients.
Reserve pasta water to thin sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 per serving