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Decadent Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne That Will Leave You Craving More

Learn how to make delicious Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Creating this dish requires ingredients that are likely already sitting in your pantry or fridge. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

If you’re out of Parmesan, feel free to substitute with Pecorino Romano, which adds a delightful sharpness. For a lighter version, you can swap heavy cream for half-and-half, though it might not be as indulgently creamy.

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Follow these easy steps to create a meal that’s sure to please:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the cooked penne to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Remember, cooking is an art, not a science. Feel free to tweak the ingredients to suit your family’s taste buds—after all, that’s how the best recipes are born!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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