Creamy Chicken Penne

Creamy chicken penne is an impressive dinner, yet easy to make.

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time:20 min

Total:  30-35 min

Ingredients

1 cup dry penne pasta (whole wheat)

1 clove garlic, diced

1/2 onion, chopped

1 large chicken breast, cut into small pieces

2 handfuls baby spinach

3-4 leaves fresh basil, chopped

4-5 mushrooms, sliced

1 tsp. oil

2 tbsp. butter

2  tbsp. flour

1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheese or 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes

salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a pot, heat water.  When it boils, add penne and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.  Rinse penne to remove starch and return to pot.
2. While penne is cooking, make a béchamel sauce (white sauce).
3. In a frying pan heat oil on medium heat.  Add chicken pieces and stir fry until fully cooked.  Add onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.  Add mushrooms, cook for 1 minute, then add baby spinach and basil.  Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken mixture and béchamel sauce to the pot of prepared penne and stir.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.