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🍳 30 min🔥 925 cal
Chicken penne pasta
🍳 20 min
🔥 643 cal
✍️ by Taisiia Dobrozorova
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50 g
Proteins
68 g
Carbs
20 g
Fats
Servings
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- It is made from grain, one of the primary food groups in healthy nutrition because of being a source of energy and fiber.
- Also, pasta has just over half a gram of fat per serving. These can help lower cholesterol levels in the organism and solve stomach problems.
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Chicken penne pasta Recipe
Essential ingredients
Penne pasta
200 g (1½ cup)
Butter 82.5%
5 g (1 tbsp)
Garlic
3 g (1 tsp)
Cream cheese Philadelphia light
50 g
Chicken breast
100 g
Broccoli
50 g (½ cup)
Olive oil
5 g (1 tsp)
Ingredients to taste
Salt, Black pepper, Basil
How to make
Please follow the next steps:
1
Get a medium pot with water to a boil on medium heat.
2
Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
3
Dry chicken breasts until completely dry. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken—season with salt and black pepper. Sear until golden brown. 8 minutes is enough for each side.
4
Slice the chicken into small strips, transfer onto a plate, and cover with foil to stay juicy.
5
Put garlic and butter in the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute. Add cream cheese and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the desired consistency. Stir occasionally—season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Put the chicken and pasta in the skillet. Toss well to coat. Garnish with basil or provence herbs and serve immediately.
Weight Loss Tips
Use fresh vegetables for your dish instead of frozen ones. They have more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can improve health and more effectively help to lose weight.
If there is no cream cheese on hand, replace it with a parmesan or blue one. These kinds are also suitable for the weight loss menu.
Cooking Method
Searing, Boiling, Sautéing
Recipe category
Lunch, Dinner, Pasta, Chicken
Recipe cuisine
Italian
Tools
Pot, Knife, Skillet
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