Best 9 Penne With Spinach And Chicken Recipes

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Penne with spinach and chicken is a classic Italian dish that is both flavorful and versatile. This popular pasta dish is crafted with penne pasta, tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a creamy sauce that brings all the ingredients together. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying weeknight meal or an elegant dinner option, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, penne with spinach and chicken is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PENNE



Creamy Chicken and Spinach Penne image

When you need a yummy dinner on the table fast, this simple pasta fits the bill.

Categories     main

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz penne pasta
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
.25 tsp pepper
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup 35% heavy cream
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
4 cups packed baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook chicken and pepper for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Stir in onion and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened.
  • Stir in reserved cooking liquid, cream and Roasted Chicken Base; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  • Stir in spinach and green peas; cook for 1 minute. Add pasta to skillet, tossing until well coated. Stir in Parmesan; sprinkle cracked pepper over top.

SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE



Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne image

I wanted a light sauce for pasta, so I cooked tomatoes with garlic, wine and olive oil. It's a blockbuster combo for seafood, too. -Geralyn Sipos, Blandon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE



Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne image

Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta.

Provided by Regina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14.6 ounce) package penne pasta
5 cups fresh spinach, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Spread butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and garlic powder over chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board.
  • Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Pour penne into a colander to drain.
  • Place the penne, chicken breasts, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in the pot. Cook and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted but still green, about 7 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix pasta into spinach-chicken mixture; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 2163.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CREAMY BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND FONTINA



Creamy Baked Penne with Chicken, Spinach, and Fontina image

Fontina and heavy cream lend a richness to this baked penne with shredded rotisserie chicken and spinach.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh ricotta
1 pound dried penne
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded
3 cups shredded Italian fontina cheese
1 cup grated pecorino
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes, the heavy cream and 3/4 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the ricotta and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the penne in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to a large bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, spinach, rotisserie chicken, half of the fontina and pecorino and all of the basil to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining fontina and pecorino. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

PENNE WITH SPINACH AND CHICKEN



Penne with Spinach and Chicken image

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Pasta     Appetizer     Sauté     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 10-ounce packages ready-to-use spinach leaves
12 ounces penne pasta, freshly cooked, 1/2 cup cooking liquid reserved
1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, lemon peel and rosemary. Sauté until onion softens, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add half of spinach and toss until beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach and toss until all spinach is wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes longer. Mix in pasta, then 2/3 cup cheese. Moisten with reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 1 cup cheese separately.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH AND MUSHROOM



Penne With Chicken and Spinach and Mushroom image

A creamy pasta, made with a light evaporated milk. Of course I think you could add or remove any vegetable you like to this.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

350 g penne pasta
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
250 g skinless chicken breast fillet, sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
375 ml light & creamy evaporated milk
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon French mustard
2 spring onions, finely chopped
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 red capsicum, sliced finely
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on packet, drain, keep warm.
  • Heat oil in pan, add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute. Add the chicken and mushrooms, cook 2 minutes, or until cooked through. Add the capsicum tp pan.
  • Combine evaporated milk, cornflour, and mustard, and add to chicken mix bring pan to boil, then simmer 1 minute.Remove from heat and while still hot stir in the spinach leaves, and spring onions, stir so as spinach wilts through a little.
  • Serve over pasta, sprinkle with cheese, top with pinenuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 169, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.1

EASY! PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH AND TOMATO ALFREDO (SOOOO GOOD!)



EASY! Penne with chicken, spinach and tomato Alfredo (soooo good!) image

This is my family's favorite dish that I make. And it is sooo easy! It is enough for 6 adults. Or 2 adults and 2 kids, with more than enough to have for dinner the next night, and then lunch for 2 kids the next day. It's also good if you leave out the chicken.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box penne pasta (use Barilla brand!)
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 jars Classico Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes
1 box chopped frozen spinach
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach completely in a colander lined with a few paper towels.
  • This may take a few hours.
  • Squeeze spinach completely dry.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut up chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Brown in a skillet.
  • Keep warm.
  • Cook penne according to package.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, add both jars of sauce, tomato and spinach.
  • Bring to a simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Continue simmering for 10 minutes or so.
  • When pasta is done, drain and place in a large serving bowl.
  • Add chicken and stir.
  • Add Alfredo mixture and stir again.
  • Serve right away with garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 110, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 26

ONE-POT SPINACH CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Spinach Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, salt, penne pasta, garlic, chicken breasts, pepper, crushed tomato, red chili flakes, heavy cream, spinach, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese

Provided by Adam Bianchi

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons salt, divided
1 lb penne pasta
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon pepper
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
½ cup heavy cream
5 oz spinach
½ cup parmesan cheese
parmesan cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil water in a large pot over high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of salt to water and add pasta. Cook pasta until almost al dente, or for 1-2 minutes less than the recommended cook time. Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Brown chicken, making sure to cook through. Set chicken aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and red chili flakes into the pot and stir.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, stirring for a few minutes.
  • Add cream, stirring until incorporated.
  • Add spinach and stir until the spinach cooks down and incorporates.
  • Add chicken, pasta, and parmesan, stirring until pasta is evenly coated.
  • Garnish with more parmesan cheese and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1183 calories, Carbohydrate 136 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 63 grams, Sugar 17 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more difficult to get a nice sear.
  • Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Wilt the spinach before adding it to the pasta: Wilting the spinach will help to remove excess moisture and prevent the pasta from becoming watery.
  • Season the dish to taste: Once the pasta is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other seasonings of your choice.

Conclusion:

Penne with spinach and chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of penne pasta, spinach, chicken, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.

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