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Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne Recipe

You'll love this Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne Recipe, which combines fresh spinach, grilled chicken breasts and sweet corn in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 568 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1  teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ounces dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk of choice
  • 1  cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups spinach uncooked
  • 2  tablespoons parsley minced, curly
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Rub the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning on both sides.
  • Cook the chickenon the grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it develops a golden-brown crust, and it's fully cooked through in the inside.
  • To a same pan add the garlic, dried tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, quickly whisk the flour, milk and parmesan.
  • Add it to the pan together with the spinach. Allow it to bubble for a couple of seconds to thicken up the sauce and wilt the spinach.
  • Once the sauce coats the back of a spoon, stir in the cooked pasta and sliced chicken.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately!