Description
Creamy and packed with flavor, Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Penne is a quick and comforting pasta dish. Tender chicken and penne are tossed in a smoky, rich red pepper sauce with Parmesan and cream—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast, cut into strips
- 250 g penne pasta
- 2 roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook seasoned chicken strips for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add roasted red peppers, tomato paste, paprika, and oregano. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in cream and add Parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add pasta and toss until evenly coated. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add chili flakes with the paprika.
- Use jarred roasted peppers for convenience.
- Swap chicken with mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Substitute cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
