Lemon chicken penne pasta is a light and refreshing dish featuring a sauce made with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and olive oil. This chicken penne pasta recipe is easy to prepare and is sure to become a new family favorite.
Lemon Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe
A luxurious Lemon Chicken Penne Pasta recipe that pairs penne pasta and pan-fried chicken with a decadent lemon sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Penne Pasta, dried
- 2 Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Lemon Zest, 1 lemon
- Lemon juice, 1 lemon
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes). Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
- Stir in the dried thyme. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes (until reduced) and add the cooked penne pasta and cooked chicken back into the skillet.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir until the cheese melts and is incorporated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
- Serve the lemon chicken penne pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and optional julienned lemon rind.
Notes
- You can add more spice or herbs to the dish to enhance its flavor.
- Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on top of your lemon chicken penne pasta just before serving.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg
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