Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTypical SicilianPenne Typical With Grilled Chicken Recipe

Penne Typical With Grilled Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Typical Sicilian
Time30m
Serves4

Our “ORIGINAL” house pasta, grilled chicken, garlic & spinach, in our FAMOUS typical cream sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Penne

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the grilled chicken breast (sliced or cubed) and sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Garlic and Spinach

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked penne and grilled chicken to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the Penne Typical hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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