Cheddar Chicken Penne Recipe

Name: Cheddar Chicken Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, divided; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into strips; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tart cooking apples, thinly sliced; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 ½ cups 35% whipping cream; ½ cup cranberries, dried; 12 ounces penne (or other short pasta); 1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded; fresh chives, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into strips
4 green onions, sliced
2 tart cooking apples, thinly sliced
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ cups 35% whipping cream
½ cup cranberries, dried
12 ounces penne (or other short pasta)
1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
fresh chives, chopped

1
In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken strips in batches, transfer to a bowl.
2
Add remaining butter to skillet.
3
Add green onions, apples, nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper; cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until softened.
4
Add vinegar, scraping any bits stuck to the pan.
5
Stir in cream and cranberries; bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat and boil gently, strring often, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta for about 10 minutes or until tender but firm.
8
Drain and return to pot.
9
Add chicken and any accumulated juices to sauce; simmer for about 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
10
Pour over cooked pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve sprinkled with chives.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, divided, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into strips, 4 green onions, sliced, 2 tart cooking apples, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Chicken Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheddar Chicken Penne

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