Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe
Roasted red peppers, spinach, parmesan, spicy bacon cream sauce or tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Grill over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let rest and then slice.
- 3
Prepare the Bacon Cream Sauce
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and crumble. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add the crumbled bacon and stir well. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and the bacon cream sauce. Toss together until everything is well mixed.
- 5
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken penne pasta warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
