Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with this Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce come together in one delicious dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Cook minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour liquids: Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in uncooked penne pasta.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Add spinach if desired and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
