Description
A creamy chicken pasta dish that is easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, mixing well to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken; it should be juicy.
- Stir the pasta well to avoid sticking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken pasta creamy