Description
Tender chicken and penne tossed in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce—simple, rich, and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast strips
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook penne until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sauté in butter until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Top with extra Parmesan and parsley; serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg