Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and penne pasta, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and a splash of water, cover, and cook until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked penne in the sauce and heat gently.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Penne Pasta, Comfort Food