Description
A delightful and comforting Creamy Parmesan Chicken Penne Pasta recipe that is quick to prepare and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with vegetables or protein alternatives to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg