Description
Indulge in this creamy chicken penne pasta, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach or broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and gather your ingredients.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add the penne pasta, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about one minute until fragrant. Then add spinach or broccoli florets and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese; let simmer until well combined.
- Toss the cooked penne with the sauce in the skillet until evenly coated.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute penne with any pasta shape you prefer.
- For added flavor, consider including crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg