Description
This Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Penne is the ultimate comfort dish! Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are paired with tender penne pasta and smothered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or when you’re craving something indulgent and satisfying. Simple, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest, then slice.
- Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Serve
- Place sliced chicken over the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté some spinach or mushrooms with the garlic in the sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- You can swap out penne for other pasta shapes like rigatoni or fettuccine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
