Giada'S Chicken In Lemon Cream And Penne Recipe

Name: Giada'S Chicken In Lemon Cream And Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta (or substitute your favorite type of pasta or spaghetti); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon herbes de provence; 1 pinch salt, plus; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (I usually just sprinkle dried parsley, still tasts great!); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta (or substitute your favorite type of pasta or spaghetti)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 pinch salt, plus
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 lemon, zest of
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (I usually just sprinkle dried parsley, still tasts great!)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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

1216

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 lb penne pasta (or substitute your favorite type of pasta or spaghetti), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon herbes de provence, and more.

Yes, Giada'S Chicken In Lemon Cream And 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.

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Giada'S Chicken In Lemon Cream And Penne

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