Creamy Chicken Penne Alfredo
A hearty, cheesy, creamy chicken alfredo that will beat Olive Gardens anytime. A comfort meal at its best for any busy night. It is worth all the calories :)
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta (2 measuring cups)
- 2 cups chicken cubed (can use breast or thigh)
- 1 tsp salt divided (add more to taste)
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 1 cups half & half
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 3/4 cup mozzarella shredded
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Italiano seasoning
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 cups broccoli steamed
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add 1/2 tsp salt. Boil pasta to al dente. Drain and set aside
- In another pan, over medium heat, melt half the butter then add the chicken
- Season with salt and pepper and cook until fully cooked. remove from pan and set aside
- In the same pan, over medium heat, melt butter and garlic. Cook until garlic begins to soften. Don't let it burn
- Add the cream and milk, followed by the seasoning. Bring milk to a boil then add the cream cheese, mozzarella and parmesan.
- using a hand whisk, whisk the mixture to a smooth consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli to the pan and mix well. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 1698kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 29gFat: 134gSaturated Fat: 49gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 54gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 1097mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1240IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 2mg
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