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Creamy chicken penne pasta with tender pieces of chicken, topped with shredded parmesan cheese and chopped herbs, served in a white pot with a wooden spoon.
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4.82 from 11 votes

Chicken Penne Pasta

Easy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe is a one pot skillet meal perfect for dinner. Everyone will love this tasty chicken paired with a creamy sauce over pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $18.15 Per Recipe, $3.03 Per Serving

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente

Instructions

  • Cook 12 ounces penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 4 tablespoons butter and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in 2 cups heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth and stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir in 1 cup parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add the cooked penne pasta and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

  • Pasta - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Chicken - Cut the chicken up in bite size pieces. Make sure they are about the same size so they cook evenly.

Variations Ideas

  • Change Meat - Try shrimp instead of chicken. You can also make this dish with chicken thighs
  • Vegetables - Add in peas or broccoli to the skillet. We have even added in cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. Another delicious option is spinach, mushrooms, asparagus or whatever you prefer.
  • Seasoning - Cajun seasoning or Old Bay would be delicious mixed into the sauce. Add in 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
  • Pasta - Feel free to use different types of pasta. You can make this pasta dish with whole wheat pasta, gluten-free pasta, rigatoni or farfalle.

Nutrition

Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1547IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 1mg
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