Name: Penne Pasta with Chicken: A Creamy, Delicious Weeknight Dinner Recipe
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp paprika; 12 oz penne pasta; 1 tbsp butter; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ tsp Italian seasoning; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and black pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika

For the Pasta:

12 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Pasta:
- Boil penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Let it simmer for a minute to absorb the flavors.

Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy! 🍝✨