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Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick 35-minute dinner recipe, my creamy chicken pasta recipe is the perfect dish for you to try. Made with fresh veggies, Sauteed chicken breast, penne pasta, a creamy sauce and a flavorful selection of spices to take this dish up a notch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

This recipe serves up to 2 to 3 people

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 ½ cup Dry Penne Pasta
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (Thinly sliced)
  • Water (To cook pasta)
  • Salt (optional)

Seasoned Chicken Breast:

  • 2 Chicken Breast
  • 1 Tbs Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dry Parsley
  • 1 tsp Kinder's Blackened with Cayenne & Lemon Rub Seasoning (Substitute: Chili powder or Paprika)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Dash Salt-Free Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tsp Dash Salt-Free Chicken Grilling Blends

Seasoned Pasta Sauce:

  • 2 Jars Classico Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce 150z (Substitute: your choice of regular alfredo sauce)
  • ½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ tsp Parsley
  • ½ tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp McCormick Salt-Free Garlic & Herb
  • 1 ½ tsp McCormick Salt-Free Onion & Herb

Instructions
 

  • 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!
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