Description
A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the frozen peas and cooked pasta, mixing until well combined.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg