A quick and creamy pasta dish packed with garlic, Parmesan, spinach, and juicy chicken—comfort food in under 30 minutes.

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 cups penne pasta (whole wheat for extra health!)

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional: Red pepper flakes for a kick

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1. Cook the penne pasta until al dente and set aside.

2. Sauté the chicken pieces in olive oil until golden and fully cooked.

3. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.

4. Reduce heat, add cream cheese and milk, stirring until creamy.

5. Toss in spinach and cooked pasta, and mix until combined.

6. Add Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with parsley.

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.

Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

Double the batch and meal-prep for the week!