Ingredients Pasta: * 12 oz penne pasta * Salt, for boiling water Chicken: * 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tbsp butter * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tsp Italian seasoning * ½ tsp smoked paprika * Salt and black pepper, to taste Creamy Parmesan Sauce: * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 1 cup heavy cream * ½ cup chicken broth * 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese * ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) * 1 tsp Italian seasoning Mix-Ins: * ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained if packed in oil) * 2 cups baby spinach * Fresh parsley, chopped * Extra Parmesan for garnish Instructions: 1️⃣ Cook the Pasta Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain. 2️⃣ Cook the Chicken Season the chicken with: * garlic powder * onion powder * Italian seasoning * smoked paprika * salt * pepper Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. 3️⃣ Make the Sauce Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in: * heavy cream * chicken broth Stir well. Add: * Parmesan cheese * Italian seasoning * crushed red pepper flakes Whisk until smooth and creamy. 4️⃣ Add the Vegetables Stir in: * sun-dried tomatoes * baby spinach Cook for 1–2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts. 5️⃣ Finish the Dish Add the cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water. Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. #easyrecipe #quickdinner #marrymechicken #pastarecipe #foodtiktok
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