Description
This Crack Chicken Penne is a comforting fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and basil.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the spice mixture.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve the creamy pasta on plates, topping with sliced chicken breasts.
- Garnish with additional parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Marinating the chicken in spices ahead of time enhances the flavors. Adjust the servings as necessary for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg