Marry Me Chicken Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups spinach leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in spinach leaves and cook until wilted …