Crack Chicken Penne with Seared Chicken and Creamy White Sauce
A delicious and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken, hearty penne pasta, and a rich creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Sauce Preparation
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454g) Penne Rigate (Cooked al dente)
- 1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breast (Cut into strips)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil (For searing)
- 2 cups (480ml) Heavy Cream (Room temperature)
- 1 cup (100g) Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped for garnish)
- 2 tsp (5g) Coarse Black Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook the penne rigate according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Assemble: Add the cooked penne and seared chicken to the sauce. Toss everything together until well coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, use room temperature heavy cream. Add Italian herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg