Crispy Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta
Spicy Lemur

Crispy Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta

28Min
2Servings
785Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlyhigh-protein
#pasta#chicken#creamy#quick#comfort food

Equipment

large frying pan
large pot
colander
cutting board
serving plate
tongs
spatula

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

chicken breast (skinless, boneless)

300 g

penne pasta (dry)

200 g

heavy cream

200 ml

parmesan cheese (grated)

50 g

garlic (minced)

3 cloves

olive oil

30 ml

butter

20 g

salt

5 g

black pepper

2 g

Instructions

1

Prepare chicken

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.

2 min
2

Cook pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne according to package directions until al dente.

10 mintimer 10 min
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining for the sauce
3

Fry chicken

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breast and cook until golden brown and cooked through.

8 minMedium-high heattimer 4 min
Don't move the chicken too much to get a nice crispy crust
4

Make creamy sauce

In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Stir frequently to prevent the cream from separating
5

Combine and finish

Add cooked penne to the creamy sauce, toss to coat. Add grated parmesan and stir until melted. Slice the crispy chicken and serve on top of the pasta.

3 minLow heat
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Best enjoyed fresh. Cream sauce may separate when reheated.

Your kitchen, together

Try Chopa today

Save recipes, plan meals, and manage your groceries — all in one place.