Description
A savory chicken pasta dish that combines tender chicken with al dente pasta in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in herbs before cooking.
- Experiment with different types of pasta for variety.
- Try adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken pasta recipes