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.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
- 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
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Add Day of Cooking:
- 4 oz 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:
- Empty the thawed contents of freezer bag into a 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 the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and 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 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.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Creamy Chicken Penne Bag Label