Description
This creamy chicken pasta is a simple, delicious meal that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use rotini or fettuccine instead of penne if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs or spices.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- 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: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, chicken pasta recipe, easy pasta dish