Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta, perfect for impressing loved ones or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and simmering for a few minutes.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta until fully coated in the sauce.
- Slice cooked chicken and arrange on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or chopped spinach. This dish pairs well with a light salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg