Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with this Creamy Crunchy Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente penne, and a luscious cream sauce topped with a golden, crunchy crust – a delightful combination that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for topping)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil penne pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and cream. Stir in cheeses until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Mix pasta and chicken with the sauce, transfer to a baking dish if desired. Top with a mixture of crushed crackers or panko with olive oil. Broil until golden and crunchy.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- For added veggies, consider tossing in some spinach or broccoli before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
