Chicken Penne Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    618 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Chicken Penne Pasta

Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes, this classic chicken penne pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 3 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • garlic salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to packaged directions.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add chicken. Cook until cooked through.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Add flour and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add milk and broth, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce boils and thickens.
  5. Add basil and parmesan cheese. Add desired salt and pepper. Continue stirring until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
  6. Pour sauce over pasta and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 618kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 617mg (26%) Potassium 702mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 556IU (11%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 618 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 618kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 617mg 26%
Potassium 702mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 556IU 11%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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