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Chicken and Spinach Penne In Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meals, cheese, chicken, cream sauce, pasta, penne, roasted red peppers
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Country Girl

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts cooked and sliced
  • 16 oz jar roasted red peppers
  • 1 bag spinach
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 2 1/3 cups penne pasta 8 oz
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, combine roasted red peppers, cream and 3/4 cup parmesan cheese. Cover and pulse on medium speed until smooth.
  • In a 5 quart Dutch oven, heat butter over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add uncooked pasta, water, salt and pepper to pot. Heat to boiling. Allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add chicken and red pepper mixture to pot. Stir to combine. Continue heating for 5 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Gradually add spinach, stirring constantly until spinach begins to wilt.
  • Remove from heat. Serve with remaining parmesan cheese