Grilled Chicken with Creamy Herb Penne Pasta 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Calories per serving: ~620 kcal
Ingredients:For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt & black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oilFor the Creamy Pasta:
200g (about 2 cups) penne pasta
1 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley Salt & pepper to taste Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions:Cook Pasta: Boil penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season Chicken: Rub with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Grill Chicken: In a skillet or grill pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in parmesan and parsley.
Combine Pasta: Toss the drained pasta into the sauce and stir well. Season to taste.
Serve: Plate creamy pasta with grilled chicken slices on the side. Sprinkle extra herbs if desired.
Notes & Variations:Swap cream for Greek yogurt (half amount) for a lighter version.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
Use cheddar for a sharper cheese flavor.