Description
A rich and garlicky pasta dish, perfect for weeknight dinners. Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne is packed with flavor and is sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- Kosher salt
- 8 oz. penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot to keep warm.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan, dice into bite-sized pieces, and cover to keep warm.
- Make the Garlic Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, wipe clean if necessary. Melt butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for about 1 minute until thickened. Gradually whisk in heavy cream to form a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Stir diced chicken and cooked penne into the creamy garlic sauce, tossing everything together to coat evenly. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, thyme, or parsley, and additional Parmesan cheese as desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be thinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg