Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne

Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne

When it comes

to finding comfort in food, Italian cuisine reigns supreme. There's something inherently soothing about steaming bowls of pasta tossed in creamy, decadent sauce. If you're yearning to recreate that cozy Italian restaurant experience right in your kitchen, we've got you covered. This recipe combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with perfectly cooked penne pasta and tender, juicy chicken. Each bite is a soothing and satisfying mix of flavors that will transport you straight to Italy. So go ahead, whip up this easy chicken Alfredo penne, and before you know it, you'll be exclaiming 'mangia!' with every delightful bite.

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North American, Italian, Comfort Food, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Weeknight, Fusion, Big Batch, Meal Prep, One-Pot or Pan, Pan Fry, Quarantine Cooking: Recipe, High-Protein, Low-Sugar, Meal, Chicken, Pasta, easter mains, Gluten, Dairy

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Easy

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Quick

Under 1 Hour

Ingredients

You'll Need:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 455 g penne pasta (cooked and drained)
  • 10 g fresh parsley
  • 25 g shredded parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 480 mL milk
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 55 g shredded parmesan cheese
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Preparation

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts. Season with the salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: In the same pan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften. Stir in half of the flour at a time until incorporated. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring between additions, and cook until fully incorporated and the sauce begins to thicken. Season with the salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  3. In a large bowl, pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, then add the chicken and toss well to combine. Add the parsley and Parmesan and toss again.
  4. Serve warm.
  5. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

calories

396

carbohydrates

31g

fat

15g

fiber

1g

protein

32g

sugar

4g

Last updated on 2024-05-01

Tips

  • amazing_grape

    "Absolutely delicious! I accidentally made the sauce a little thin, but I added cornstarch to the last bit of milk to thicken. Overall really good"

    7 years ago

  • Wayne Green

    "I thoroughly enjoyed myself making this! No flaws in the recipe and old me would have considered this a tedious task! Tasty! Thank you for making cooking so easy and above all thank you for making me look like a gourmet chef to my friends and family ❤️"

    7 years ago

  • Ashley Velazquez

    "Prep before doing And listen to Italian cooking songs"

    7 years ago

  • Gabriela Mejia

    "Don’t add 3 tablespoons of flour. I think adding just 2 will make it easier"

    7 years ago

  • bethanydowling

    "i always use a bit of lemon juice to brighten up the sauce and make it taste less like flour"

    7 years ago

  • nikkybires

    "It tastes better than olive garden😋😛 you can add dry parsley if you don’t have fresh."

    7 years ago

  • Carlo Baldini

    "I added some broccoli, but it was incredibly awesome for his simplicity. I make this every other week."

    7 years ago

  • VeeVee Gallegos

    "Sauce was a bit too thick but adding a little extra milk was an easy fix...I will make this time and time again"

    7 years ago

  • Trisha Anne Mendiola

    "Boiled the penne with chicken broth and salt to add more taste to the pasta. Would recommend to use chicken thighs instead of breast. Love this recipe!"

    7 years ago

  • lexibear21

    "Can you add different spices according to taste."

    7 years ago

  • jengaunt

    "Super easy and taste exactly like olive gardens Alfredo or even better"

    7 years ago

  • Jen Carrillo

    "We love making this with bacon first (then cooking the chicken is some of the bacon grease) and adding broccoli!"

    7 years ago

  • cherylk127

    "Easy recipe and very good!! Will probably add more milk next time to make more sauce. Maybe add mushrooms too."

    7 years ago

  • karinaaa_

    "I would only add 3 garlic cloves, in my opinion 4 was really garlicky. Overall it was delicious & creamy."

    7 years ago

  • Safa Abdel-muniem

    "I very tasty, but I put cheddar cheese instead of parmesan"

    7 years ago

  • gavinpreacher

    "I was wondering how to make the sauce a little creamier. I guess maybe some cream cheese would have been the answer? I did not add parsley at the end. Other than that seems to look close enough to the original picture."

    7 years ago

  • nick3453

    "This is very delicious!!! It's so easy to make. You can really taste the seasonings."

    7 years ago

  • cammie05

    "My whole family loved this recipe! I paired it with a Caesar salad and everyone devoured it! I recommend using 2 and a half cups of milk because the final product wasn’t very creamy. So I put the chicken in a pan and added some milk to that and it turned out great!"

    7 years ago

  • veronica487

    "I made this and loved it ! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🤩"

    7 years ago

  • amazing_grape

    "Absolutely delicious! I accidentally made the sauce a little thin, but I added cornstarch to the last bit of milk to thicken. Overall really good"

    7 years ago