chicken penne pasta

Name: Chicken Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) penne pasta; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 3/4 inch pieces); 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 3/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cup(s) baby spinach; 1 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 pinch(es) red pepper flakes; chopped fresh parsley; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Dec 15, 2025

This delicious chicken penne pasta combines lightly breaded crispy chicken chunks with pasta, tomatoes, and spinach in a garlic Parmesan cream sauce. You are going to love this quick and tasty pasta dish.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 3/4 inch pieces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 pinches red pepper flakes
chopped fresh parsley
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make chicken penne pasta

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente and drain well.

Step 2

Whisk the flour, salt, and pepper together in a wide bowl. Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy pot. Cook the chicken until brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through the cooking process. Work in batches, moving the chicken to a plate when cooked. Add a little more oil when needed.
Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Step 4

Add the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5

Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the baby spinach and tomatoes, and cook until the spinach wilts.
Step 6

Add the drained pasta and cooked chicken back to the pot and toss to coat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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