Chicken Penne Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
618 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Penne Pasta
Description
Chicken Penne Pasta features cubed chicken breasts cooked in butter and garlic, then simmered with a sauce made from a flour roux, chicken broth, and half and half. This method leads to a creamy, smooth sauce that binds the penne pasta and chicken. The addition of grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty note, while basil lends an aromatic herbal touch. Garlic salt and black pepper are used to season the sauce to taste. The dish finishes by combining the sauce with the cooked penne, resulting in a comforting pasta ready to serve immediately.
The texture is creamy from the sauce while the chicken remains tender. The flavors balance savory garlic, fresh basil, and the umami of Parmesan cheese. This dish works well as a hearty lunch or dinner option and can be paired simply with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 chicken breast cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- garlic salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packaged directions.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add chicken. Cook until cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Add flour and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
- Add milk and broth, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce boils and thickens.
- Add basil and parmesan cheese. Add desired salt and pepper. Continue stirring until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
- Pour sauce over pasta and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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