Chicken Penne Pasta
A quick and delicious one-pan chicken penne pasta dish with a creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the penne pasta, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Notes
This chicken penne pasta is best served immediately. You can add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.