Creamy One-Pot Chicken Penne: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a rich and creamy one-pot chicken penne that’s perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Parmesan can be substituted with any hard cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy One-Pot Chicken Penne, comfort food, pasta