Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken Strips is a deliciously comforting dish that brings rich flavors and a satisfying texture to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender grilled chicken served over perfectly cooked penne pasta, all enveloped in a luxuriously creamy homemade Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 300g penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 250ml heavy cream
- 100g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through; slice into strips.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until smooth; season with black pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce until well coated. Top with sliced grilled chicken strips and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: You can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition. Substitute penne with any pasta shape you prefer for a personal touch.