Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and tender chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained pasta. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg