Easy Spinach & Chicken Alfredo

Heart Healthy Recipe: Easy Spinach & Chicken Alfredo

Level: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 415

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, sliced

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

• 8 oz. fat free cream cheese, cubed

• 6 cups fresh spinach

• 1 lb. whole grain penne, cooked

• 1/2 cups low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil

2. Add chicken. Season with salt & pepper

3. Cook until browned on all sides. Set aside.

2. In another large skillet, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer

3. Add cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.

4. Gently stir spinach & cook until wilted

5. Stir in cooked penne and chicken & coat in the sauce

6. Top with mozzarella. Allow time to melt.

7. Sprinkle parsley & serve