Description
A quick and creamy garlic butter chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For added vegetables, consider tossing in some spinach or cherry tomatoes during the last few minutes of cooking.
- To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the amount of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg