Chicken and Penne in Creamy Garlic Sauce
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: Friday, October 28, 2011 - 4:29pm

Ingredients




2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Red pepper flakes, optional
Snow peas, handful, optional

Preparation

1 Bring a large pot of salted water (sea water salty!) to a boil. 2 Add penne and cook until al dente. 3 Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.  Cook garlic and onions until onions have softened.  Add flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Stir in broth, stirring frequently until sauce comes to simmer.  Remove from heat. 5 Using an immersion hand blender blend until sauce is smooth.  Stir in sour cream. 6 Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and top with chicken.  Pour sauce over pasta, toss in a handful of snow peas and red pepper flakes, and toss well.