Penne with Lemon Chicken Strips
Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and satisfying Penne with Lemon Chicken Strips! This easy-to-make pasta dish combines tender penne with golden-brown chicken strips cooked to perfection and coated in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce. Fresh lemon juice and zest bring vibrant flavor to every bite, while a touch of garlic and optional red chili flakes provide a subtle kick. Tossed with fresh parsley and optionally finished with grated parmesan cheese, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between light and comforting. Ready in just 40 minutes, this chicken pasta is ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 whole lemon
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 50 grams parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the unsalted butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Zest one lemon and juice both lemons. Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red chili flakes for extra heat.
Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the lemon-garlic sauce.
Add the drained penne to the skillet, tossing it gently with the chicken and sauce until well mixed.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley. If desired, grate parmesan cheese on top for added richness.
Serve warm and enjoy your Penne with Lemon Chicken Strips!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 393 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3324 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.8 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 177.1 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 700 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 1129 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
