Creamy Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain pasta and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
5. Season skinless chicken breast with salt and ground black pepper.
6. Grill chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and grill marks appear.
7. Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
8. In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.
9. Add minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
10. Add fresh spinach leaves to skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
11. For whole milk into skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
12. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and sauce is smooth.
13. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
14. Add cooked penne pasta to skillet and toss to coat with creamy spinach sauce.
15. Add sliced grilled chicken to pasta and gently mix to combine.
16. Season with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste.
17. Serve immediately while hot.