Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Cheesy Chicken Penne in Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce. This comforting dish features tender chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with Velveeta cheese and aromatic garlic. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and promises satisfaction for even the pickiest eaters. With its one-pan simplicity, you’ll enjoy minimal cleanup while savoring every cheesy bite. Elevate your dinner experience with this delightful meal that brings warmth and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk; simmer gently.
- Stir in Velveeta and cream cheese until melted.
- Mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine cooked penne and chicken into the sauce; heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg