Description
Say goodbye to piles of dishes and hello to creamy, garlicky bliss with this One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne. Tender chicken breast is seared and combined with penne pasta simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce—all in the same pot. It’s the kind of comforting, easy recipe you’ll want to keep in rotation for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Perfect for anyone needing quick dinner ideas, pasta lovers craving indulgence, or foodies on the hunt for delicious one-pan meals.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz penne pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
3. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a boil. Add uncooked penne.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.
5. Stir in Parmesan until fully melted and sauce is creamy.
6. Slice cooked chicken and return to the pot. Stir gently to coat.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and melting.
Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente keeps it from getting mushy in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg