Description
Creamy Cheddar Parmesan Garlic Butter Chicken with Penne Pasta is a comforting and rich dish that’s perfect for any family dinner or gathering. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken pieces sautéed in garlic butter and a creamy blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheese, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. In under 30 minutes, you can create a meal that pleases both kids and adults alike, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The simplicity of the ingredients ensures that you can whip this up without any special trips to the grocery store.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, melt garlic butter over medium heat, add minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour for about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in whole milk while whisking; cook until thickened (3-5 minutes). Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; mix well to coat in sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 155mg