Laura’s Unbelievable Chicken and Pasta

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Laura's Unbelievable Chicken and Pasta Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
	1 can chicken broth
	1 package frozen spinach , thawed and drained
	1 package cold cream cheese , cubed
	10 cherry tomatoes , halved
	1 package dry penne pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

Fat

28g

This pasta dish is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy your taste buds. The combination of chicken and cream cheese creates a rich sauce that will make you forget all about the frozen chicken dinners. Spinach adds some green to the dish and offers the perfect balance to the flavor. Cherry tomatoes bring some acidity and color to the dish. Serve Laura's Unbelievable Chicken and Pasta with a salad and bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
2.	While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 can of chicken broth in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.	Add chicken strips to skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
4.	Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5.	Add spinach to skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until spinach wilts.
6.	Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese to skillet. Stir until cream cheese is melted and smooth.
7.	Add cherry tomatoes and chicken to skillet and stir until heated through.
8.	Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

PROS

Laura’s Unbelievable Chicken and Pasta is creamy and flavorful, perfect when you crave a comfort food.
It cooks quickly, all ingredients are easy to find and it’s a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the cream cheese.
It may not be suitable for special dietary needs like weight loss or heart diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of protein from chicken, and spinach is full of vitamins and minerals. However, the cream cheese in this recipe should be enjoyed in moderation as it is high in saturated fat and calories.