Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken Strips. This dish marries tender grilled chicken with a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce, enveloping perfectly cooked penne pasta. Ready in just 40 minutes, itβs an ideal choice for family dinners, date nights, or special occasions. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables to enhance flavor and nutrition. Enjoy a plateful of this comforting pasta thatβs sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 300g penne pasta
- 250ml heavy cream
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1. Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2. Rub olive oil on chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-fry for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Slice into strips.
- 3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sautΓ© minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in grated Parmesan until smooth, seasoning with black pepper.
- 4. Combine the cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Toss well to coat before topping with grilled chicken strips and garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like spinach or broccoli into the pasta. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.