Creamy Chicken Penne
Whip up a quick and easy family favorite with our Creamy Chicken Penne recipe - a delicious and creamy pasta dish packed with flavor and perfect for all ages. Enjoy a satisfying dinner any day of the week with this tasty recipe.
Ingredients
Add to Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes 15 oz
- 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Baby Spinach chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- 1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil extra virgin
- 2 tsp Garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Add After Cooking:
- 4 oz Greek or Low-Fat Cream Cheese
- 8 oz Pasta, uncooked Penne or another of your favorites
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT cream cheese and penne noodles.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months.
Stove Top:
- Allow meal to thaw overnight in the fridge, OR in the sink submerged in cold water.
- Add thawed contents of freezer bag to large skillet or pot with 4 oz of cream cheese.
- Over medium heat, bring to boil and then simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty frozen contents of bag into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 3-4 hrs, or to internal temperature of 165 F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty frozen contents of bag into a pressure cooker, add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Cook 8 oz Pasta, uncooked noodles according to package direction
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Add 4 oz Greek or Low-Fat Cream Cheese and mix until well combined.
- Allow the meal to cook or sit on a warm setting for an additional 5-10 minutes so that the chicken and noodles can soak up some of the juices.
- Serve with a side of dark green salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 37gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 714mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 978IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
Creamy Chicken Penne Bag Label