Description
A delicious and creamy parmesan chicken dish served with penne pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the sauce, then toss in the cooked penne pasta.
- Mix well to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Chicken, Penne Pasta, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food