One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne
One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken and al dente penne pasta, all enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce. This one-pot wonder simplifies cooking, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its delightful flavors and creamy texture, this dish will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Infuse garlic: In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook pasta: Add penne pasta and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Create sauce: Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cheese & spinach: Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Combine & serve: Slice cooked chicken into strips and return to the pot, mixing everything well. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg