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Chicken and Vegetable Penne Alfredo

Chicken and Vegetable Penne Alfredo

The ultimate comfort food! Chicken and Vegetable Penne Alfredo is creamy, satisfying, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Pair it with a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb Penne Pasta boiled according to package instructions with 1/2 Tbsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Sweet Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1/2 to 3/4 lb Button Mushrooms
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper and 1/2 tsp salt for the veggies
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast or Chicken Thigh
  • Salt to sprinkle on the chicken
  • Pepper to sprinkle on the chicken
  • Your Favorite Seasoning to sprinkle on the chicken (i.e. Garlic Mrs. Dash)
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes coarsely chopped into small pieces
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce optional; if you want a spicy kick

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions (except I only used 1/2 Tbsp salt). Drain cooked pasta and mix in 1 1/2 tbsp butter so the noodles don't stick to each other.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper and your favorite seasoning such as Mrs. Dash. Grill or saute your seasoned chicken until fully cooked. Let it rest to cool down slightly, then slice it against the grain.
  3. Heat a deep/large skillet over medium/high heat. Toss in 1 Tbsp butter and a couple Tbsp olive oil. Sautee sliced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and finely diced onions until soft (about 8 min).
  4. Once the veggies are cooked, stir in the pasta, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked chicken and mix well.
  5. Pour in 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (if using) and 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  6. Set the pan back over the heat and heat everything thoroughly stirring several times until the sauce is creamy and cheese is melted.

Notes

No additional notes.