Description
A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish that brings the flavors of Italy right into your kitchen, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 6 cloves Minced Garlic
- 5 cups Water
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- Fresh Parsley for garnishing
- Fresh Basil for garnishing
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and spices, then flatten them.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and pan-fry the chicken until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and prepare the creamy sauce in the same pan using drippings.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, reserving some starch.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to combine, and adjust with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Slice the chicken and serve on top of the creamy pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and basil before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg