Description
Creamy Garlic Pepper Jack Chicken Penne is the ultimate comfort dish that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This delightful pasta meal features tender chunks of chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic garlic and a zesty kick from Pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish can be prepared in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste, while enjoying its creamy goodness and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- black pepper
- paprika
- salt
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked chicken, season with black pepper, paprika, and salt; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Mix in shredded Pepper Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked penne pasta into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg