Penne Pasta With Chicken & Crispy Pancetta Recipe

Name: Penne Pasta With Chicken & Crispy Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 16 ounces skinless chicken strips; 2 ounces pancetta, julienne; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped; 1 lb penne pasta; 1/2 cup parmigiano, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
16 ounces skinless chicken strips
2 ounces pancetta, julienne
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup parmigiano, grated
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped

1
Fill a large pot with cold water, add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil; bring to a boil.
2
Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons of oil and saute chicken until no longer pink. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels (keep warm).
4
Saute pancetta in a small skillet on low heat until crispy; drain on a plate lined with paper towels (keep warm).
5
To a large-sized, heavy bottomed skillet add 3 tablespoons of oil; heat through. Add the garlic and saute until slightly browned about 1 minute.
6
Add the tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the basil and oregano over the tomatoes; saute for 3 minutes or until tomatoes are warmed through and skins slightly blistered.
7
Cook pasta as directed, drain and add to the large skillet. Gently toss with the tomato mixture. Add the the cheese and parsley; give another toss. Top with the chicken and pancetta just before serving.

755

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, to taste, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, 16 ounces skinless chicken strips, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta With Chicken & Crispy Pancetta 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.

Penne Pasta With Chicken & Crispy Pancetta

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