1 servings of creamy garlic chicken penne contains 642 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 41% carbs, 34% fat, and 24% protein. This is a good source of protein (69% of your Daily Value), fiber (15% of your Daily Value), and potassium (9% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, then cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through. Dice chicken, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe skillet clean, then melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over butter and garlic and stir until thick.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until a smooth sauce is formed, then add salt and pepper and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Stir in chicken and penne, then top with pepper, thyme or parsley, and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.
- Recipe by: By (source: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a52927/creamy-garlic-chicken-penne-recipe/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of creamy garlic chicken penne
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 642 | |
| Fats | 24g | 31% |
| Saturated fats | 11g | 55% |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 66g | 24% |
| Net carbs | 62g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 39g | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3μg | 2% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 32μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 104mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 13μg | 3% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 11mg | 72% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 301mg | 43% |
| Retinol | 165μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 30μg | 54% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A IU | 605IU | |
| Vitamin A | 168μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 13IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2μg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 10% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 1g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 11g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |









