Description
Whip up this Easy Garlic Chicken Pasta in under 30 minutes! A savory delight perfect for weeknight dinners—let’s get cooking today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cooked penne back to the skillet along with reserved pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg