Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz dry penne pasta
Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Chicken
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
Spices and seasonings
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
Dairy and broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked through, then add garlic and butter; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.