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Chicken Penne Pasta
Chicken Penne Pasta- creamy, cheesy, chicken pasta with a fresh bruschetta topping. Serve with garlic bread for the most amazing meal! This easy pasta dish is a family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 563 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Bruschetta Topping:
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken Pasta:
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine, or white cooking wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- To make the bruschetta topping, combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let sit while you make the chicken and pasta.
- Boil a large pot of water and salt generously. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, in a single layer, and season with a little salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
- Melt the butter in the pan and add the shallot and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking continuously so the flour doesn’t clump up.
- Pour in the white wine. Cook on low for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce starts to thicken. Add the chicken back into the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. On medium-low, bring the sauce to a simmer and then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Add the pasta to the pan and stir until pasta is well coated. Remove the pan from heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Spoon the pasta onto plates or bowls and top with extra Parmesan cheese and bruschetta topping. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
563kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
510mg
(21%)
Potassium
630mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1362IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1362IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.