Grilled Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta & Herb-Roasted Potatoes A Comfort Bowl Favorite
Grilled Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta & Herb-Roasted Potatoes is a delightful comfort food dish that combines tender grilled chicken, rich and creamy penne pasta, and flavorful herb-roasted potatoes. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for family dinners or gatherings and is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. The creamy sauce coats the pasta beautifully, while the seasoned chicken adds a hearty protein component. Finished off with crispy roasted potatoes, this dish offers a wonderful blend of flavors and textures that makes every bite memorable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 250 g penne pasta
- 500 g baby potatoes
- 200 ml cooking cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper before roasting for about 30 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook penne pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add cooking cream and seasonings; mix in drained pasta using reserved water as needed.
- Grill seasoned chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through; allow to rest before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 620g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg