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Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta

Chicken Alfredo Penne Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 870
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and 165°F (74°C). Remove and rest.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter and cook garlic 30 seconds. Add cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
  4. Slice chicken. Toss drained penne in the sauce, fold in chicken, and serve with parsley.

Notes

Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. If the sauce thickens too much after adding the pasta, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches the consistency you like.