Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried Penne pasta 2 1/2 cups
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 tenders
• 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 6 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded
• 1 cup sun dried tomatoes see notes
• Italian Parsley or Basil for garnish

Instructions 

• Cook pasta to al dente according to the pkg directions, drain and set aside.
• Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side for breasts and 3-5 minutes each side for tenders. Let rest 10 minutes then slice.
• Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add spinach and cook 3-4 minutes until wilted. remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet add butter and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
• Add garlic and cook another minute
• Add in half and half and bring just to a simmer but don’t boil.
• Reduce heat to low, and add in Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese and whisk until melted.
• Add in cooked pasta, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach. Mix until combined.
• Add more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with Italian Parsley or basil.