Description
A romantic and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, perfect for impressing your loved one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the creamy sauce. Add the cooked penne pasta and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use grilled chicken instead of pan-fried.
- Add spinach or kale to the sauce for extra nutrients and color; just stir it in during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg