Creamy Garlic Chicken & Penne

Here’s a Creamy Garlic Chicken & Penne recipe — rich, garlicky, and comforting with tender chicken and pasta in a luscious cream sauce.

🥘 Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast (cut into bite-sized strips)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

• 4 tbsp butter

• 5–6 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 ½ cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

🔥 Instructions

1. Cook Pasta

   • Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook Chicken

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet.

   • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.

3. Make Creamy Garlic Sauce

   • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

   • Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

   • Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.

4. Add Cheese

   • Stir in Parmesan (and mozzarella if using) until melted and creamy.

5. Combine

   • Add chicken back to skillet, then toss in pasta. Coat everything in the sauce.

6. Serve

   • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.