Chicken and Vegetable Penne Alfredo
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and fresh vegetables in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3-4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil with salt and pepper until golden (6-8 min).
- Add garlic, broccoli, and peppers; cook until tender (about 5 min).
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Mix in cooked pasta, serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.