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
2 chicken breasts
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cream or milk
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Cook pasta until al dente.
Season and cook chicken. Slice and set aside.
Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil.
Add broth and cream. Simmer.
Stir in Parmesan and spinach.
Add pasta and combine.
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