Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne
A rich and comforting pasta dish with tender chicken, penne, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pasta pot
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Pasta & Chicken
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream and broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan and seasonings until smooth.
- Return chicken and add pasta. Toss to coat.
- Adjust with pasta water if needed. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.