Creamy Three-Cheese Garlic Butter Chicken Penne Pasta
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Three-Cheese Garlic Butter Chicken Penne Pasta, a dish that combines succulent chicken, rich cheeses, and perfectly cooked penne pasta in a luscious garlic-infused sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 18 oz penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika; cook until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced onion until translucent; add minced garlic.
- Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate cream cheese until melted; then add mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Return chicken to skillet; mix well with sauce. Fold in penne pasta gently until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg