Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken and Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked chicken and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- Use grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: italian creamy chicken pasta