Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Cheesy Penne and Parmesan Sauce is a delightful comfort food dish that brings together tender chicken and cheesy pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this rich, satisfying meal is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. With its savory flavors and creamy texture, it promises to be a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden-brown (about 4-5 minutes per side) and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter and minced garlic. Stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and stir until warm.
- Mix in Velveeta until melted; then add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until thickened. If too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Stir in cooked penne until fully coated. Return chicken to the pan or serve alongside pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 180mg