Cheesy Chicken Penne in Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce
This dish features penne pasta tossed with tender chicken in a rich garlic butter Parmesan sauce, making it a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- for garnish fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside; in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Incorporate shredded mozzarella cheese until fully melted into the sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken and penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.