Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne Alfredo

🧄🍗 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne Alfredo 🍝🧀

Juicy golden chicken strips with creamy Alfredo penne pasta, rich with garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of Italian herbs. Pure comfort food in a bowl! 😋✨

✨ Ingredients:

• For the Chicken: 1.25 lbs chicken breasts (strips), 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 3 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, ½ tsp smoked paprika.
• For the Alfredo: 12 oz penne pasta, 2 tbsp butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1½ cups heavy cream, 2 oz cream cheese, ¾ cup Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella (optional), ½ tsp Italian seasoning, salt & pepper, ½ cup pasta water (if needed).
• Optional Garnish: Parsley, Parmesan, red pepper flakes 🌿🧀🌶️

🥘 Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water, drain & set aside.
2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken, sear in butter + olive oil 4–5 min/side until golden. Set aside.
3. Make Alfredo: In same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream + cream cheese, then Parmesan & mozzarella. Season & thin with pasta water if needed.
4. Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, add chicken back in, and coat well.
5. Serve: Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and chili flakes. Enjoy hot! 😍

⏱ Prep Time: 15 min • 🔥 Cook Time: 25 min • 🍽 Servings: 4 • ⚡ ~820 kcal/serving