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Golden Parmesan Chicken Penne with creamy sauce in a serving bowl
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Golden Parmesan Chicken Penne with Luscious Cream Sauce

Creamy, golden, and utterly comforting, this dish features juicy breadcrumb-crusted chicken atop al dente penne in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Shallow Bowl

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 breasts Boneless skinless chicken Trimmed and patted dry

Pasta

  • 8 oz Penne pasta Dried

Breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or panko

Cheese

  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Finely grated

Cream

  • 1 cup Heavy cream Cold or chilled

Oil

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin preferred

Broth

  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium

Garlic

  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced (about 1 tsp)

Seasoning

  • to taste Salt and pepper About 1/2 tsp each to start

Basil

  • 2 tbsp Fresh basil Roughly chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Press each breast into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, coating thoroughly.
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and brown for 3–4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • While the chicken bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Return the skillet to the stove over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it reduce for about 1–2 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the creamy sauce.
  • Slice the rested chicken breasts and arrange on top of the sauced pasta. Garnish with fresh basil.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan.