Description
This creamy chicken penne pasta is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 2 Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp Butter (for sautéing)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- To taste Salt and Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for cooking)
- Fresh Parsley (chopped) (For garnish)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 11-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they’re translucent and fragrant—about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the chicken is cooked, lower the heat and stir in the cream and cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously, creating a creamy, cheesy sauce.
- Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat all the pasta in the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat everything through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Plate the creamy penne, garnishing with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add less or more red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg