Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with garlic butter, chicken, and a three cheese sauce over penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams penne pasta (about 10.5 oz)
- 2 pieces chicken breast (approximately 500 grams or 1 lb)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter (about 60 grams)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 100 grams)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 grams)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 50 grams)
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add penne pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and slice.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet, melt, and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked penne and sliced chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and season with black pepper.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
- For freezing, use a freezer-safe container and consume within 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Penne Pasta, Creamy Cheese Sauce, Italian Recipe