Penne with Chicken and Cream, Baked

Name: Penne with Chicken and Cream, Baked - Ludovica E.
Ingredients: 1/2 chicken breast; 1 medium onion (not too small; not too big); 2 cloves of garlic; 1 small box (200ml) of cooking cream; 100 ml milk; 2 handfuls of penne; salt; pepper; cheese

Pasta/Pizza - Penne with Chicken and Cream, Baked by Ludovica E. - Recipia

The recipe we propose today is true culinary magic, a dish from the category of hocus pocus preparatus! This is not a rigid recipe, but one that encourages creativity and imagination, allowing you to add or change ingredients according to your preferences. Let's start the culinary adventure! The first step is to bring water to a boil in a large pot, adding a teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor of the pasta. While we wait for it to reach the boiling point, we turn on the oven to 180 degrees Celsius to prepare it for the finalization of the dish. In the meantime, we will take care of the main ingredients. We finely chop the onion so that it caramelizes beautifully and adds a delicious sweetness. The garlic, which we will crush, will add a strong note of flavor, and the chicken breast, cut into cubes, will become the protein base of this dish. Once the water is boiling, we add the penne and reduce the heat to let them cook evenly. In a pan, we heat a tablespoon of oil. We add the onion and sauté it until it becomes translucent, after which we introduce the chicken cubes, sprinkling salt and pepper to taste. When the chicken turns white, we add the garlic and let everything soak in the flavors. Now comes the magic moment! We add the cream, which we shook beforehand according to the instructions, and the milk. We carefully mix, allowing the sauce to simmer gently until it thickens, and the enticing aroma makes us feel as if we are in the heart of an Italian kitchen. Don't forget to adjust the sauce with salt and pepper, fine-tuning the taste to your preference. After the pasta is cooked, we drain it and add it to the pan, gently mixing to coat each piece with that creamy sauce. A baking dish will become the place where the magic will happen. We grease it with butter to prevent sticking and pour in the pasta mixed with the sauce, leveling it evenly. On top, we grate a generous layer of cheese, which will form a golden and appetizing crust in the oven. We place the dish in the preheated oven and eagerly await to see how the dish transforms. When the "roof" becomes golden and crispy, we take the dish out of the oven and admire the final result. Ready! Now we can enjoy a delicious dish that brings together the pleasant flavors of chicken, garlic, cream, and cheese. Bon appétit!