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Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne

featured in 4 Meals Anyone Can Make

When it comes to finding comfort in food, Italian cuisine reigns supreme. There's something inherently soothing about steaming bowls of pasta tossed in creamy, decadent sauce. If you're yearning to recreate that cozy Italian restaurant experience right in your kitchen, we've got you covered. This recipe combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with perfectly cooked penne pasta and tender, juicy chicken. Each bite is a soothing and satisfying mix of flavors that will transport you straight to Italy. So go ahead, whip up this easy chicken Alfredo penne, and before you know it, you'll be exclaiming 'mangia!' with every delightful bite.

Claire Nolan
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time

33 minutes

33 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

18 minutes

18 min

Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne
Total Time

33 minutes

33 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

18 minutes

18 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680 g), cubed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 oz penne pasta (455 g), cooked and drained
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g)
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (25 g)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (480 mL)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (55 g)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 464
  • Fat 20g
  • Carbs 34g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 38g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts. Season with the salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: In the same pan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften. Stir in half of the flour at a time until incorporated. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring between additions, and cook until fully incorporated and the sauce begins to thicken. Season with the salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  3. In a large bowl, pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, then add the chicken and toss well to combine. Add the parsley and Parmesan and toss again.
  4. Serve warm.
  5. Enjoy!
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