Italian-American · pasta
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Penne
Sliced chicken breast and penne are coated in a simple Parmesan cream sauce for a familiar weeknight pasta.
Total time30 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook penne until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- 02
Season chicken and cook in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and 165°F, about 4 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
- 03
Melt butter in the skillet. Cook garlic for 30 seconds, add cream, and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- 04
Stir in Parmesan, pepper, and enough pasta water for a glossy sauce. Fold in penne and top with sliced chicken.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use rotisserie chicken to reduce active time.
- Gluten-free penne works with the same sauce.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
