Description
Chicken and Vegetable Penne Alfredo is a comforting, creamy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked penne pasta coated in a rich Alfredo sauce, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s tastes. With every bite bursting with flavor, you’ll find this meal becoming a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and yellow)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet, slice, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, broccoli, and bell peppers until tender.
- Lower heat and stir in cream; gradually add Parmesan until melted.
- Combine pasta, sliced chicken, and sauce in the skillet; toss well to coat.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil and spices overnight.
Substitute seasonal vegetables like zucchini or spinach for variety.
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or unsweetened almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg