Description
A rich and savory dish featuring tender chicken and al dente penne pasta coated in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked penne pasta.
- Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it may not be as rich.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan chicken, cheesy penne, chicken dinner, easy pasta recipe