Best 8 Penne Pasta With Chicken Crispy Pancetta Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Penne Pasta with Chicken and Crispy Pancetta, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish combines succulent chicken, crispy pancetta, and a creamy tomato sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta.

In addition to the main recipe, we present a delightful selection of alternative recipes to cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires:

1. **Penne Pasta with Chicken and Crispy Prosciutto**: Experience a variation on the classic, where crispy prosciutto replaces pancetta, adding a salty, smoky touch to the dish.

2. **Penne Pasta with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes**: This vibrant recipe incorporates sun-dried tomatoes, infusing the dish with a burst of tangy sweetness.

3. **Penne Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Vegetables**: A healthier twist on the classic, this recipe features a medley of roasted vegetables, adding a colorful array of flavors and textures.

4. **Penne Pasta with Chicken and Spinach**: Embrace the goodness of greens with this recipe, which includes fresh spinach, contributing a vibrant color and a subtle earthy flavor.

5. **Penne Pasta with Chicken and Creamy Pesto Sauce**: Elevate your pasta experience with a creamy pesto sauce, made using fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of olive oil, creating a rich and aromatic sauce.

Whether you prefer the classic combination or are looking for exciting variations, our Penne Pasta with Chicken and Crispy Pancetta is sure to satisfy your cravings. With easy-to-follow instructions and a selection of complementary recipes, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a special occasion feast.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA {WITH TOMATO & SPINACH}



Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach} image

Chicken pasta in a garlic tomato cream sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Made with pasta, chicken, spinach, seasonings, lots of yummy garlic, and parmesan cheese, you can make this incredible dish in under 30 minutes!

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces dry pasta ((any kind))
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup tomatoes (diced)
2 cups spinach (chopped, optional)
2 cups heavy cream ((or 16 oz))
1/2 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
  • Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 639 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

ONE-PAN CRISPY SPAGHETTI AND CHICKEN



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This dish has won the hearts of adults and children alike, and for good reason: It's easy to prepare, fun to eat and doesn't call upon any hard-to-source ingredients. Cooking the spaghetti in this way lends plenty of texture, allowing for crispier bits at the edges and softer bits throughout. Feel free to make this dish your own by using up any soft herbs or hard cheeses you have on hand, or sprucing it up further with the addition of spice (cumin would work great here). Serve with some lightly cooked greens for a complete meal.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     dinner, casseroles, one pot, pastas, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds/1 kilogram bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs), deboned
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large yellow onion (about 8 ounces/220 grams), cut into 1/2-inch/1-centimeter dice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cups/480 milliliters boiling water
8 ounces/230 grams spaghetti, broken into thirds
1/3 lightly packed cup finely grated Parmesan (about 3/4 ounce/20 grams)
3 tablespoons/20 grams fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup/10 grams finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large, ovenproof lidded skillet and heat over high. Season the chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then add to the hot oil, skin-side down. Cook for 7 minutes, without turning, to brown well.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-high, then stir in the onion and turn over the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion has softened and is lightly browned. Add the tomato paste, garlic and 1 tablespoon thyme, and cook, stirring the paste into the onions, for 2 minutes, until fragrant and everything is nicely browned.
  • Add the boiling water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then add the spaghetti, stirring to submerge and evenly distribute. Use tongs to lift the chicken pieces so they sit on top of the spaghetti, skin-side up. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 30 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
  • While the pasta is in the oven, in a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon thyme.
  • After the pasta has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and reset the temperature to a high broil (grill) setting. Sprinkle the Parmesan bread crumbs over the pasta and chicken, drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the center rack to broil (grill) for 3 to 4 minutes, until nicely browned and crisp. Leave to settle for about 5 minutes before serving warm, directly from the pan.

PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND MUSHROOMS



Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms image

I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.

Provided by jojobeanzsis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • To serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



Penne with Chicken and Asparagus image

A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.

Provided by LAUREL B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
  • Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Let sit about 5 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

SOUTHERN PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Southern Penne Pasta With Chicken image

This recipe is from a local grocery store. A little cajun kick to your everyday chicken alfredo. I did research and made sure there was not a typo. The original recipe does call for 2T of Cajun seasoning but please season to your own taste. Thanks for the reviews.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 lb barilla penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2-inch thick
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
8 ounces heavy cream
1 green bell pepper, julienne
1 red bell pepper, julienne
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook Barilla Penne pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, onions, Cajun seasoning and ground black and cayenne peppers.
  • Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover; stir in cream and let simmer another 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Remove sauce from heat, stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.6, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 141.9, Sodium 368.9, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 30.2

PENNE WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



Penne with Pancetta and Tomato-Cream Sauce image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Pork     Tomato     Sauté     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Basil     Bacon     White Wine     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped pancetta or bacon (3 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 14 1/2-ounce cans petite diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup torn basil leaves, divided
1 pound penne

Steps:

  • Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Add olive oil and garlic to pancetta drippings and sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices, wine, and cream. Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup basil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and divide among 4 plates. Spoon sauce over pasta. Sprinkle pasta with pancetta and remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.

PHILADELPHIA CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN



PHILADELPHIA Creamy Penne Pasta with Chicken image

You can't go wrong with this simple creamy penne pasta recipe. With cream cheese and Parmesan it's full of rich flavor. Olives and peppers give it a kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. oil
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup (1/2 of 250-g tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients; cook 5 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Drain pasta. Add to skillet; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final dish, so it's important to use the best you can afford.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken or pancetta, make sure not to overcrowd the pan, or the meat will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings this dish together, so make sure it's flavorful and well-seasoned.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, can add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This penne pasta with chicken and crispy pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty pasta dish, give this recipe a try.

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