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.
**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