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Delicious bowl of Crac Chicken Penne with creamy sauce and fresh herbs

Crac Chicken Penne

A one-pan creamy chicken pasta dish that is quick and easy, perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast (Boneless and skinless)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for bolder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil fresh preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or preferred cooking oil
For the pasta
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta any pasta shape can be used
For the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and basil.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
  3. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. (Pro tip: reserve some pasta water for the next step!).
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, melt butter, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until creamy and well combined.
  2. Dice the chicken and return to the pan, along with the drained pasta. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if necessary for a creamy texture.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It freezes well for about 2-3 months—just thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.