Creamy Rotisserie Chicken & Spinach Pasta

This creamy rotisserie chicken pasta recipe uses Gruyère cheese and cream cheese as the base for the velvety sauce. Gruyère adds a rich and nutty flavor, although you can experiment with alternatives like Cheddar or Swiss cheese. We love the ease of using baby spinach, but feel free to swap it out for another leafy green like kale or Swiss chard if you have them on hand.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces whole-wheat penne
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 12 cups loosely packed baby spinach
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Directions

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