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title: Chicken Penne in a Parmesan Cream Sauce
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-penne-in-a-parmesan-cream-sauce-603663fc9b746260ce066df7
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Lightning Prep
  - Sodium Smart
  - Easy Prep
  - Pasta
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 8300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy Parmesan sauce, though some found it needed more seasoning or garlic for depth.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, with clear instructions that even kids could follow.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/chicken-penne-in-a-parmesan-cream-sauce.avif"
---

Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Remove and discard any large ribs from @kale{4%oz}.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Keep empty pot handy.

While pasta cooks, heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add kale and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender ~{5%minutes}. Turn off heat and transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Pat @chicken cutlets{20%oz} dry with paper towels. Season all over with half the @italian seasoning{1%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through ~{3%minutes} per side.

Return pot used for pasta to medium-high heat. Stir in @cream sauce base{8%oz}, @garlic powder{1%tsp}, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat and stir in @parmesan cheese{½%cup} and @butter{2%tbsp} until smooth.

Stir kale and drained penne into pot with sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated. Taste and season. Slice chicken crosswise. Divide pasta between bowls and top with chicken. Serve.