Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce Recipe

This healthy chicken penne pasta recipe combines the smoky flavors of grilled chicken with bold notes from the fresh cherry tomatoes and arugula. We love how this recipe creates a perfect blend of textures and flavors with very few ingredients.

Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce Recipe
Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce Recipe
Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce

Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce Recipe

A luxurious Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce recipe which pairs penne pasta and grilled chicken with a decadent cherry tomato and arugula topping.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Chicken Breasts, whole, boneless skinless
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta, dry
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups Arugula, fresh
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Basil, dried
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
  • Parmesan Cheese, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an outdoor grill and brush olive oil on the grates.
  • Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper, then grill them for about four minutes per side.
  • While the chicken is cooking, turn a stove to high heat and bring a pot of water to boiling point.
  • Cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Next, warm a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the pasta, cherry tomatoes, and seasonings, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Remove the pasta from the heat and cut the grilled chicken into strips after it has rested.
  • Transfer the chicken penne pasta dish to a large serving bowl and add fresh arugula and parmesan cheese on top before serving.

EQUIPMENT

Pastry Brush
Tongs
Pasta Pot
Cast Iron Skillet
Garlic Press
Serving Bowl

Notes

  • You can add more spice or more herbs to the dish to enhance the flavor.
  • Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on top just before serving your chicken penne pasta.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword Healthy Chicken Penne Pasta with No Sauce
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