Pollo Limone Rustica Recipe

Name: Pollo Limone Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 pinch of fresh ground sea salt; 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper (finely ground); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, divided; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use prebaked breasts or rotissere); 2 cups fresh Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 pinch of fresh ground sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper (finely ground)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use prebaked breasts or rotissere)
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Pre heat oven to 425.
3
While pasta cooks, in a large sauce pan heat butter until melted, saute garlic until slightly brown.
4
Add broth, wine and lemon juice to deglaze the pan.
5
heat liquids to a boil. Allow to boil 1 minute. Turn down heat and allow sauce to simmer long enough to reduce the sauce the 1/2 of the original amount.
6
When pasta is done cooking, drain, and set aside.
7
When sauce is reduced remove from heat and add cream, salt and pepper. Taste sauce. Add more cream, seasonings and lemon as desired. Sauce should be lemony.
8
Add chicken and 1/4 cup parmesan and return to heat. Warm until hot but do not allow the cream the boil.
9
Add chicken and sauce to pasta. Toss to coat.
10
Add spinach and toss long enough to very slightly wilt, the spinach should still be slightly crunchy.
11
Transfer to a slightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle with additional parmesan.
12
Bake for 10-12 minutes until top is slightly browning.
13
Enjoy.
14
Can top with lemon zest from lemons used for juicing if desired.

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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: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Pollo Limone Rustica 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.

Pollo Limone Rustica

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