Chicken Penne Alfredo Recipe

Name: Chicken Penne Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne rigate, uncooked; 3 chicken breast halves, cut into bite size chunks; 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips; 1 small onion, sliced into strips; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 (5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 10 black olives, sliced; 3/4 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; For the Sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 - 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1/2 lb penne rigate, uncooked
3 chicken breast halves, cut into bite size chunks
2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 small onion, sliced into strips
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
10 black olives, sliced
3/4 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
For the Sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 - 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, make sauce.
3
Melt butter, heavy cream and cream cheese.
4
Add parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
5
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat.
6
Heat 1 tbs olive oil and toast pine nuts until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
7
Add remaining oil to the pan and saute onions for 2 minutes.
8
Add red peppers and pepper flakes and saute until onions are translucent.
9
Add chicken pieces. Saute until chicken is cooked through.
10
Add mushrooms, olives, basil and parsley.
11
Stir in sauce and pine nuts.
12
Drain pasta, and stir into mixture.
13
Let simmer for a few minutes.
14
Serve and enjoy!

960

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb penne rigate, uncooked, 3 chicken breast halves, cut into bite size chunks, 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips, 1 small onion, sliced into strips, and more.

Yes, Chicken Penne Alfredo 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.

Chicken Penne Alfredo

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