Weekday or weeknight, you simply can't go wrong with this quick & easy chicken spinach alfredo with penne pasta!
Sunday Supper Ideas
What does Sunday supper look like in your home? Do you go all out with a big home-cooked meal? Or are you just happy to have your entire family gathered around the table for once?
If I'm being honest, we probably lean more toward the latter. Sundays are usually packed with sports obligations, so spending a significant amount of time in the kitchen just isn't happening. But it's definitely the one day of the week that we all make an effort to eat together.
How To Make Chicken and Spinach Alfredo
Want to make this chicken spinach alfredo pasta, too? It's sure to be an instant classic with your family. AND it's equally perfect for an easy weeknight dinner as it is for Sunday supper — because it only takes 20 minutes to make!
I used penne pasta in this chicken spinach alfredo recipe, so the first thing I did was get the water for the pasta boiling and throw in the dry pasta...
PRO TIP: Shave some time off this step with this Instant Pot pasta method. Yes, you really CAN make pasta in your Instant Pot!!
Once the pasta is going, I sliced some chicken breasts into strips, seasoned them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and then cooked them in a skillet over medium-high heat until they were browned and cooked through.
Next I added some minced fresh garlic to sauté for about a minute, and then I poured a jar of creamy alfredo sauce over the top. Finally, I stirred in several handfuls of baby spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
From there you just top your chicken spinach alfredo off with a sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan cheese, and dinner is served! Easy pasta recipes like this always go over well in my house (especially when paired with this 15-minute garlic bread made with the easiest ever 4-ingredient garlic bread spread)...
I hope it's a hit in your home, as well — bon appetit!
Chicken Spinach Alfredo With Penne Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (15-ounce) jar alfredo sauce
- 4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 large handfuls)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook and drain the penne pasta in salted water according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken strips until browned and cooked through. Stir in the minced garlic and for about one minute.
- Pour the alfredo sauce over the cooked chicken, and then stir in the spinach. Continue to cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Drain the penne, then add it to the alfredo mixture. Toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top and serve hot.
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I'd love to see how your chicken spinach alfredo turns out... Tag me @Unsophisticook on Instagram or use the hashtag #Unsophisticook so I can check it out. Enjoy!
Cara says
I used Rao's regular Alfredo sauce, and it was sooooo good!
Tara Kuczykowski says
Ooh, I will have to look for this. Love their marinara sauce!
Elaine Borowski says
This recipe is easy, different and so delicious! For a little color, I added small pieces of fresh tomato before serving.
Pam Greer says
I have already made this twice since you first posted it! So easy, delicious and creamy! Everyone in the family loves it!
Tara Kuczykowski says
That's awesome, Pam! It's been on repeat here, too — so rare to find a dish that my whole family will eat.
Roxana says
This looks great. So easy too. I would like to try it. Nice to have a chicken pasta instead of meat all the time.
Amanda says
@Roxana, chicken is meat…….
Edyta says
OMG, I Love Bertolli sauces. I had no idea that they have cauliflower alfredo. I need to get it ASAP! Thanks for letting me know, girl. This pasta is what I want to eat right now!
Sapana says
This looks amazing! I need to try Bertolli's new alfredo with cauliflower - alfredo seriously has my heart and I'm so excited to hear they have a lightened up version now.
Suzanne says
Alfredo is my weakness, and I know it's so bad for me! I didn't realize that Bertoli had come out with a lighter version. Thank the heavens for cauliflower!
Taylor says
Amazing! So easy, delicious and perfect for busy weeknights!
Aimee Shugarman says
My kids can't get enough of that Bertolli sauce. It's so good. LOVE the spinach too :)
Trang says
This is a great idea! I love alfredo!
Emily says
I can't believe this is a light version of pasta. It looks way too decadent--yum!
Jessica says
Okay this was delicious! Thank you so much!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Love how easy and delicious this was! Came together quick after work tonight!
lisa says
So nice to make an easy dinner that the whole family loved! Thanks for the recipe
Terri says
Loved it. I am a huge fan of Bertolli® when I am soooo overwhelmed by my day. It's late. I need dinner on the table NOW! This was fast and delicious. Thanks Tara.