Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta
Tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta! This yummy dish combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked penne pasta, and a smooth, creamy sauce. It's a simple, comforting one-pot meal, ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 509kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta cooked al dente
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter cubed
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook them until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the minced garlic and cubed butter to the skillet, and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook it for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until well combined, and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked penne pasta into the creamy sauce and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and serve them on top of the pasta. You can garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 698mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g