Description
Tender penne pasta coated in a rich, cheesy cream sauce with juicy chicken and sun-dried tomato accents.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- to taste salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Add sun-dried or diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in shredded chicken and let simmer until heated through.
- Toss pasta into the sauce, coating evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using roasted garlic or fresh herbs.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams