Best 8 Garlic Penne Pasta With Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Garlic penne pasta with grilled chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of savory garlic, tender chicken, and al dente pasta is irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious dinner on the table in no time. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PENNE



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Looking for an easy penne recipe? This Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne from Delish.com is the best!

Categories     chicken     penne     pasta     garlic     weeknight dinners

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

kosher salt
8 oz. penne
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Fresh thyme or parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, then cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through. Dice chicken, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe skillet clean, then melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over butter and garlic and stir until thick.
  • Gradually whisk in heavy cream until a smooth sauce is formed, then add salt and pepper and stir in Parmesan until melted.
  • Stir in chicken and penne, then top with pepper, thyme or parsley, and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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Tender pasta and chicken smothered in a creamy, garlicky white sauce - This Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta with Chicken is a delicious and easy meal for any night of the week!

Provided by Kristin

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces penne pasta (cooked to al dente)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into small pieces)
5-6 cloves garlic (minced)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup Parmesan cheese (divided)
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (plus some for garnish)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken and season with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside with the pasta.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and italian seasoning cook for about 1 minute or until golden. Whisk in milk and chicken broth and simmer for several minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Toss the cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce to coat, then stir in remaining Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 62 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 942 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GARLIC PENNE PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Garlic Penne Pasta With Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kitchenhag

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 -4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk (I use 2%)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
lemon zest
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-7 min or until almost done add ½ cup green pepper and ½ cup sweet onion. Cook until tender.
  • Cook 1 lb penne pasta.
  • Add chicken, green peppers and onions too Penni pasta.
  • Cook 1 stick of butter or margarine until melted, add 2 handfuls of flour to make a paste, cook approx 3-5 minute Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced; cook 3-5 min more. Add 2 cups of milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook until is consistency of a sauce for pasta, approx 10-15 min stirring frequently (I use a wire whisk).
  • Add pasta and chicken to sauce, add lemon zest, salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven for 15 minute add ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and bake another 10-15 min covered.
  • I add grated cheese sometimes at the end of baking for a more cheesy taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 199.1, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 1, Protein 21.2

SPINACH AND GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE



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Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta.

Provided by Regina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14.6 ounce) package penne pasta
5 cups fresh spinach, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Spread butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and garlic powder over chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board.
  • Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Pour penne into a colander to drain.
  • Place the penne, chicken breasts, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in the pot. Cook and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted but still green, about 7 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix pasta into spinach-chicken mixture; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 2163.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

GARLIC PENNE PASTA



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This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.

Provided by Taliesen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

GARLIC CHICKEN PENNE



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All it takes is four ingredients and 20 minutes to have this hearty dish ready for the table. Chicken, snap peas and pasta star in this dish, and the garlicky sauce ties it all together nicely. -Anne Nock, Avon Lake, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1-1/2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
1 package (1.6 ounces) garlic-herb pasta sauce mix
1 package (6 ounces) sliced cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add peas; return to a boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Meanwhile, prepare sauce mix according to package directions. , Drain pasta mixture; add chicken. Drizzle with sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved
parmesan cheese, to garnish
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
  • Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
  • Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
  • Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams

PENNE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA, ASPARAGUS AND CARAMELIZE



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Make and share this Penne With Grilled Chicken, Gorgonzola, Asparagus and Caramelize recipe from Food.com.

Provided by flume027

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups grilled chicken, cut into strips
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup asparagus, cut diagonally in 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Drain and rinse pasta and place in large skillet.
  • Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic.
  • Cook and stir 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Add onions, cheese and basil.
  • Cook 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 98.9, Sodium 703, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 3, Protein 34.2

Tips:

- To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or grilled chicken strips. - If you don't have a grill pan, you can grill the chicken in a regular skillet over medium heat. - To make the pasta more flavorful, use a good quality olive oil and fresh garlic. - If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. - The pasta can be served immediately or it can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

Conclusion:

This garlic penne pasta with grilled chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The pasta is cooked in a flavorful garlic and olive oil sauce, and the grilled chicken adds a delicious smoky flavor. This dish is also a good source of protein and fiber.

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