Keto Penne Pasta with Chicken
Satisfy your low-carb cravings with this creamy and flavorful Keto Penne Pasta with Chicken! Tender chunks of golden-browned chicken breast are tossed with keto-friendly penne pasta and coated in a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a hint of fresh basil. Perfect for those following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle, this one-pan dish is both indulgent and easy to prepare, ready in just 45 minutes. With its inviting aroma and restaurant-quality flavor, this recipe is ideal for a family dinner or a quick weeknight meal. Serve it hot and watch it become a new favorite in your keto recipe rotation! Keywords: keto penne pasta, creamy Parmesan sauce, low-carb chicken pasta, keto-friendly dinner recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Keto-friendly penne pasta
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the keto penne pasta according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves boiling the pasta in lightly salted water until al dente, then draining and setting aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet to add flavor. Allow the broth to simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
8. Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
9. Return the cooked chicken and the prepared keto penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken and pasta are well coated with the sauce.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil for a burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
