Creamy garlic chicken pasta

Ingredients

• 10 oz gluten free penne or rotini
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, bite size (or sliced smoked sausage)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup gluten free chicken broth
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt, pepper and red pepper flakes

Steps

1. 1Cook the pasta by the package directions, saving 1/2 cup of the water. Drain.
2. 2Season the chicken and cook it in the oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked to 165 degrees F, about 7 minutes. Move it to a plate.
3. 3Lower the heat, add the butter and garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the cream and broth and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and Italian seasoning until smooth.
5. 5Add the spinach to wilt, then the chicken and pasta. Loosen with pasta water if needed and season to taste.