Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
Directions
Cook the penne according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
In the empty pasta pot add the butter and heat over medium-high heat.
Once the butter is melted add the garlic to the skillet.
Stir well and cook the garlic for a couple of minutes.
Add the shredded chicken and stir until all of the chicken is well coated.
Add the heavy cream, salt and pepper.
Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Let the sauce simmer, stirring frequently until is has thickened..
Add the cooked penne and chives and stir until all of the pasta is coated in sauce.
Remove from the heat.
Add the shredded parmesan cheese.
Serve in pasta bowls.
For a quick version use your favorite jarred Alfredo sauce. Mine is Bertolli d’Italia.
In a microwave-safe glass casserole dish with a cover, melt the butter. Add the jarred Alfredo sauce. Chicken, chives, salt, pepper, and ¼ cream. Stir until completely combined and heat in the microwave for about 5 minutes. Stir halfway through the cooking time.
Stir in the cooked penne and cheese. Serve immediately.