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Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Penne

4.7 (6 ratings)
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Total time
35 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
American
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Penne

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (cut in 1 in. pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 4 cup Brussels sprouts (quartered)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
  • basil (optional garnish)

Steps

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook whole wheat penne according to package instructions. Reserve ½ c hot pasta cooking water before draining.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pot over medium-high and spray with non-stick spray. Add chicken pieces, salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and set aside.

  3. 3

    Saute diced onion in the same pot for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook for additional 30 seconds. Next, add Brussels, chicken broth, lemon juice and zest.

  4. 4

    Simmer with a lid to steam, about 8-10 minutes, or until Brussels are cooked.

  5. 5

    Add penne and chicken to the pot and stir well. If the mixture needs liquid, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Sprinkle in cheese and fresh basil before serving.

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