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Garlic Butter Chicken Penne in Creamy Gouda Parmesan Cream

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A rich and velvety pasta dish featuring garlic-butter seared chicken tossed with penne in a creamy Gouda and Parmesan sauce. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan (for garnish)
  • Cracked black pepper (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  2. Season the sliced chicken with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
  6. Stir in shredded Gouda and grated Parmesan until the sauce becomes velvety. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to adjust the consistency of the sauce as needed.
  8. Add the cooked penne to the sauce and fold in the garlic butter chicken. Toss everything until well coated.
  9. Serve topped with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and cracked black pepper.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for best melting and flavor.
  • Don’t skip reserving pasta water; it helps achieve the perfect sauce texture.
  • For a smokier flavor, try using smoked Gouda instead of regular.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated gently with a splash of cream or broth.

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