Ingredients:

12 oz pasta

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.

Add cream and milk; simmer.

Stir in Parmesan until smooth.

Add spinach; cook until wilted.

Return chicken and add pasta; toss well.

Season with red pepper flakes (optional).

Garnish with parsley and serve.

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan. Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth.