Creamy Chicken Penne: Indulgent Garlic Butter Cream Cheese Delight
A delicious and indulgent creamy chicken penne dish made with garlic butter and cream cheese sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente and drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the garlic butter over medium heat.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked chicken and penne pasta, stirring to combine well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be reheated gently in a microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Penne, Garlic Butter, Cream Cheese Sauce