This dish combines tender seasoned chicken with a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. It’s cozy, restaurant-worthy, and packed with flavor β everything you want in a hearty pasta dinner!
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For the Chicken
1 chicken breast, seasoned with:
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Β½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta & Sauce
2 cups cooked penne pasta
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
Β½ cup sundried tomatoes (in oil), sliced
1 cup spinach
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
ΒΌ cup pasta water
Β½ cup grated Parmesan
Β½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
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- Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 5β6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Let rest, then slice.
- Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same skillet, melt butter.
Add garlic and sautΓ© 1 minute.
Stir in sundried tomatoes.
Pour in heavy cream and pasta water, stirring well.
Add Parmesan and let it melt into a creamy sauce.
Add spinach and let it wilt.
Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Combine
Add cooked penne into the skillet.
Toss until fully coated in the sauce.
Top with sliced chicken.
- Serve
Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Calories: ~680 kcal
Servings: 1β2
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