Penne Con Pollo Verdi Recipe

Name: Penne Con Pollo Verdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (16 oz.) penne pasta; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced; 1 lime; Green onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Fresh cilantro, minced; Basil, fresh or dried; Olive oil; Salt & pepper; Cayenne pepper; Parmesan cheese, grated; Whole spinach leaves

Servings: persons

1 box (16 oz.) penne pasta
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 lime
Green onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh cilantro, minced
Basil, fresh or dried
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Cayenne pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated
Whole spinach leaves

1
-In a pot, boil noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with COLD water.
2
-While the noodles are cooking, coat a large skillet with olive oil (approx. 3-5 tbsp.)
3
-Add chicken and yellow onion. Cook on medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
4
-Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and basil to suit your tastes.
5
-In a large serving bowl, add avocado and garlic. Also add cilantro and green onion, again, enough to suit your tastes (approx. 4-6 tbsp. of each).
6
-Cover with the juice of 1 lime OR the juice and zest of 1/2 lime
7
-Add chicken, onions, and pasta.
8
-Toss all ingredients with olive oil and parmesan and serve on a bed of spinach leaves.
9
Enjoy!

277

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box (16 oz.) penne pasta, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced, and more.

Yes, Penne Con Pollo Verdi 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne Con Pollo Verdi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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