Description
A creamy and savory one pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta dish that is easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a light simmer.
- Stir in the uncooked penne pasta, cover the pot, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and combine everything, warming through for a minute or two.
- Garnish with chopped parsley (if desired) and serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pot for better searing of the chicken. Adjust liquid as needed based on stovetop performance.
