Description
A rich and creamy dish combining tender chicken with garlic, parmesan, and cheesy penne pasta. This recipe is a weeknight hero, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets (boneless, skinless breasts or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower skillet heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Slice cooked chicken. Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Nestle the chicken pieces into the pasta and sauce.
- Top the dish with shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms during the last minute of sautéing garlic.
- Watch the broiler closely as it works quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Broiler
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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