Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta

This Italian Chicken Pasta is a pasta lovers dream! With a rich and creamy red sauce nestling penne pasta and tender pan seared chicken breast, it is easy to see why this is a family favorite!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 5 garlic cloves (minced)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 cups cream
• 1 cup Romano cheese (grated)
• 4 oz fresh spinach
• 16 oz penne pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet, on med-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil until hot. Season chicken with half of the Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side to sear, then cover, reduce heat to low and continue cooking until cooked through, about 4-6 more minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and keep chicken warm.
2. 2Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet over medium high heat, garlic, and remaining Italian seasoning. Flash cook the garlic, about 1 minute, and then add crushed tomatoes.
3. 3Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add shredded Parmesan cheese then immediately reduce to low heat and stir continuously, until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and stir in the spinach giving it 2-3 minutes to wilt. Remove from heat and toss pasta with the sauce.
4. 4Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips and top pasta with chicken, OR cut the chicken into cubes and stir into the pasta. Garnish with additional parmesan and/or fresh basil. Enjoy!