🌶️🍝 Tuscan Chicken Penne Pasta – Bold, Creamy & Irresistible! 🍗🧄
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~560 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
Penne pasta 🍝
Chicken breast (grilled or pan-seared, sliced) 🍗
Fresh spinach 🥬
Sun-dried or fresh tomatoes 🍅
Garlic (minced) 🧄
Heavy cream or half-and-half 🥛
Grated parmesan cheese 🧀
Olive oil 🫒
Italian seasoning, salt & pepper 🌿
Optional: red pepper flakes 🌶️
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook penne pasta al dente and drain. In a large skillet, cook chicken in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add spinach and tomatoes until wilted. Stir in cream and parmesan, season well, and let simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, then toss in the pasta. Mix well and serve hot with extra parmesan and chili flakes if desired.
🔄 Notes & Variations
Swap spinach for kale or arugula.
Add mushrooms or onions for extra depth.
Use grilled shrimp instead of chicken for a twist.