Food 15/01/2026 09:36

Creamy Herb Penne with Grilled Chicken & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~630 per serving
Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian herbs

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional: squeeze of lemon juice after grilling

For the Garlic Roasted Potatoes:

500g baby potatoes, halved

2 garlic cloves, minced

1½ tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped

For the Creamy Herb Pasta:

250g penne pasta

1 tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

200 ml heavy cream

30g grated Parmesan

1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and grill on medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. Slice before serving.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the sauce: In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in cream, Parmesan, dried herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.

Toss cooked pasta with the creamy herb sauce. Mix in chopped parsley and stir to coat evenly.

Assemble the plate: Serve grilled chicken slices alongside creamy penne and roasted garlic potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.