Description
A delicious chicken penne pasta dish cooked in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 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 heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Substitute heavy cream with a lighter option if desired.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Penne, Pasta, Italian Dish