Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish with tender chicken and penne in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in cooked penne. Toss until fully coated.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg