Description
A quick and flavorful chicken pasta dish tossed in a savory garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Step: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step: Pour in chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Step: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together and stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Step: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to three days in a covered container. When reheating, add a splash of milk or water to revive the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: garlic chicken pasta, easy dinner, 30 minute meal, Italian pasta