Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Turkey Penne with Spinach, a delightful one-pot dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy pasta combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a rich garlic-infused sauce. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it’s a meal that will please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and turkey bacon; cook until chicken is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in chopped spinach until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; mix well and add garlic powder.
- Return cooked penne to the pot along with mozzarella cheese; stir until combined and cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg