Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken Strips
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken Strips. This delightful dish combines perfectly grilled chicken strips with a rich and velvety Alfredo sauce, enveloping al dente penne pasta for a satisfying meal. Whether it’s a family dinner, date night, or meal prep for the week, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. With just 40 minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy a deliciously hearty dish bursting with flavor. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta varieties to make it your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 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 penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; grill until golden brown and cooked through. Slice into strips.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with black pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated, serve topped with grilled chicken strips and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg