Description
This creamy garlic chicken penne recipe is a quick and indulgent dinner option that is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg