Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy parmesan sauce that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb tender chicken breast
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water, and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- 3. Add the chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and let it rest.
- 4. In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- 5. Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water, if necessary.
- 6. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- 7. Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan and herbs as desired.