Description
A creamy and delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Allow it to reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and chicken back into the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg