Description
A delicious and creamy chicken and penne pasta dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
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