Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

• On high heat bring a pot of water to a boil. Once the water is at a boil, add the penne pasta. (Optional: you may add a little bit of salt to the boiling water)
• Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once the pasta is done, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
• Clean and prep the red bell pepper. Slice the bell pepper into thin slices. Next, chop or mince the garlic and set the veggies aside.

Seasoned Chicken Breast:

• Clean and prep the chicken breast beforehand. Be sure to pat dry with a paper towel.
• Add a little drizzle of olive oil over the chicken.
• Season the chicken with the following spices: 

  1/2 tsp Dry Parsley 

  1 tsp Kinder's Blackened with Cayenne & Lemon Rub Seasoning

  1 tsp Garlic Powder 

  1 tsp Onion Powder 

  2 tsp Dash Salt-Free Lemon pepper seasoning 

  2 tsp Dash Salt-Free Chicken Grilling Blends
• Rub the seasonings into the chicken and allow the meat to marinate 5 to 10 minutes.
• On medium high heat, add some olive oil to a skillet and allow it to get hot.
• Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken.
• Allow the chicken to cook for 7 to 10 minutes on one side, then flip the chicken over and continue to cook another 7 to 10 minutes.
• Note: The cooking time will vary & it’s based on the thickness of the chicken, so make sure the chicken is fully cooked and safe to consume.
• Use a thermometer to make sure the chicken is at a safe temperature or at 165 ºF.
• Once the chicken is done, remove it from the skillet and set aside. (You may slice the cooked chicken into strips for later)

Sautéed Veggies:

• In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of butter and allow it to melt.
• Once the butter melts, add the sliced red bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add the spinach & allow it to wilt down for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Then, Add the fresh garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until it becomes fragrant.
• Next, remove the sautéed veggies from the skillet and set aside.

Seasoned Pasta sauce:

• Add 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt.
• Add the jarred Alfredo sauce and the following ingredients:

  1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

  1/2 tsp Parsley 

  1/2 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Pepper

  1 ½ tsp McCormick Salt-Free Garlic & Herb 

  1 ½ tsp McCormick Salt-Free Onion & Herb
• Stir all the ingredients together and lower the heat to medium low or low heat.
• Allow the sauce to slightly simmer for 5 minutes. Do a taste test of the sauce and make adjustments if needed.
• Once the sauce is to your liking, add the penne pasta and sautéed veggies. Stir everything together until it’s well blended.
• Plate the pasta into serving bowls.
• Add the sliced chicken on top.
• Garnish with more parsley.
• Serve with fresh garlic bread or a side salad and enjoy!