Chicken in Lemon Cream with Penne Recipe

Name: Chicken in Lemon Cream with Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence; Pinch of salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon; Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; Zest of 1 lemon; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 pound penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Pinch of salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Season the cubed chicken breast with the herbes de Provence and a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
7
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and set aside.
8
Pour off any excess oil from the pan.
9
Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
10
Add the cream, lemon zest, and cayenne.
11
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Add the pasta, chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
13
Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne pasta, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced into 1-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Lemon Cream with Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken in Lemon Cream with Penne

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