Made with AI
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
35 min Medium
Ingredients
4 Servings
- Penne pasta12 ounces
- Chicken breast1 pound
- Butter2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream1 cup
- Parmesan cheese1,5 cups
- Garlic2 cloves
- Olive oil1 tablespoon
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Allow the cream to simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 6
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce and stir to combine.
- 8
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
