Penne With Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tarragon leaf; 1 cup basil leaves; ¾ cup fresh chives, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; ¾ cup low-fat ricotta cheese; ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 dash ground red pepper; 6 ounces penne pasta; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; season salt and pepper; cooking spray; paprika (optional); 1 sprig fresh basil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup tarragon leaf
1 cup basil leaves
¾ cup fresh chives, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
¾ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
6 ounces penne pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
season salt and pepper
cooking spray
paprika (optional)
1 sprig fresh basil (optional)

1
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add fresh herbs and garlic to water, and cook for a few seconds, until herbs turn brighter green.
3
Remove and drain.
4
Place herbs and garlic in a blender or food processor with ricotta, broth, salt, and peppers.
5
Blend until smooth.
6
Heat grill.
7
Cook penne according to package directions.
8
Drain pasta, and place in serving platter.
9
While chicken and pasta cook, transfer sauce to a saucepan, heat over medium low heat until chicken and pasta are ready.
10
Season chicken with season salt and pepper.
11
Coat with cooking spray if necessary.
12
Grill over medium fire, turning once, 8-10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
13
Remove chicken to cutting board, and let rest until until sauce and pasta are done.
14
Slice chicken.
15
Arrange pasta and chicken on a serving platter.
16
Spoon warmed sauce over pasta and chicken.
17
If using, garnish with fresh basil sprigs, and sprinkle paprika over the finished dish.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup tarragon leaf, 1 cup basil leaves, ¾ cup fresh chives, coarsely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce 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 With Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce

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