Ingredients

1 package penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup pesto
3 T. grated Parmesan (optional)
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, cut into thin strips
1 large package fresh baby spinach

Instructions

Cook penne pasta, al dente.
Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter, and saute the chicken breasts with the garlic, until the chicken breasts are cooked. Remove chicken to a plate, and cut into strips.
Reduce heat, stir in all remaining ingredients EXCEPT spinach. Cook until sauce begins to thicken.
Return cooked chicken and pasta to pan, and heat through.
Place uncooked spinach in the bottom of a large bowl, and pour pasta mixture over spinach, toss and serve.
Options: You can saute mushrooms in the pan, after removing the chicken, and then continue with the recipe.

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