Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring creamy garlic Parmesan pasta and tender chicken, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot, cooking until it’s browned—about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and allow it to sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the penne pasta and cook as per package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish is flexible—feel free to add your choice of veggies or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: one-pot pasta, chicken pasta, garlic Parmesan