Chicken Penne Alfredo

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Cream cheese just might steal the show here. Combined with chicken, penne pasta, veggies and savory seasoning, it makes for a silky feast. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Chicken Penne Alfredo Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 envelope Lipton savory herb with garlic soup mix

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions in a Dutch oven, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking.
  2. Meanwhile, cook chicken in butter in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add the cheeses, broth and soup mix; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Drain pasta and vegetables; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 524 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 999mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.