Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or equivalent amount of chicken tenders); salt and pepper; 1 lb penne pasta; 5 ounces baby arugula; 1/2 cup basil, chopped; 6 tablespoons lemon juice (2 lemons); 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or equivalent amount of chicken tenders)
salt and pepper
1 lb penne pasta
5 ounces baby arugula
1/2 cup basil, chopped
6 tablespoons lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot.
2
Meanwhile, combine garlic, pepper flakes and oil in bowl and microwave until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer 1 tablespoon garlic oil mixture to large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking.
5
Add chicken and cook until well browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
6
Transfer to cutting board and tent with foil.
7
Let rest 5 minutes and then slice thin and set aside.
8
Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.
9
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
10
Drain pasta and return to pot.
11
Stir in sliced chicken, arugula or spinach, basil, lemon juice, Parmesan and remaining garlic mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve with sprinkling of grated Parmesan.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or equivalent amount of chicken tenders), and more.

Yes, Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta 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.

Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta

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