Chicken Sausage Penne with Spinach

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the cubed chicken breast to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the sliced chicken sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes and dried Italian herbs. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.

7. 7

   Return the cooked chicken breast to the skillet. Add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted.

8. 8

   Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss to combine.

10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.