This creamy pasta is perfect for those cold evenings when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. 

Time: 20 min
Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1lb diced chicken breasts
• 1tsp thyme
• 1tsp oregano
• crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• 16oz uncooked penne pasta
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place a large pot on medium-high heat and add olive oil.
• Once hot, add garlic and chicken and cook until no longer pink.
• Add salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and stir. 
• Add uncooked pasta, roasted peppers, and broth, then bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
• Add heavy cream and spinach, then stir until it's creamy and spinach is wilted. 

Tips

• To save time, make your chicken ahead of time and add to the pot when you add the noodles.
• If you like spicy, add fire-roasted red peppers.
• Shell or elbow pasta work great for this recipe too!