Creamy Chicken Penne with Spinach
Creamy Chicken Penne with Spinach is a comforting, one-pot dish that delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures. Featuring tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce, this pasta meal is both quick to prepare and easy to clean up, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. The addition of fresh spinach not only enhances the dish’s nutritional profile but also adds a beautiful pop of color. With its creamy mozzarella cheese sauce and al dente penne, this recipe promises a delightful dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the penne pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, covering the pot and cooking until pasta is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Fold in chopped spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg