Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
- Total time30 min
- Hands-on15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- per serving560 kcal
Halal
Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Dice the chicken and brown it in olive oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink inside (74 °C internal).
7 min timerCheck the temperature at the thickest part with a food thermometer.
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Cook the penne according to the package, saving a cup of pasta water.
11 min timer -
Add minced garlic to the chicken for 1 minute, then the broth, lemon zest and juice.
1 min timer -
Toss in the drained pasta, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water until glossy. Finish with torn basil.
Save a cup of pasta water: it makes the sauce creamy without any cream.
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Nutrition
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 62 g
- Fat
- 16 g
Per serving, approximate values.
Allergens
Wheat (gluten)Milk
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Swaps that work, and what they change.
Chicken breast
- Chicken thighsWorks wellJuicier, add 3 minutes.
- Canned chickpeasDifferent tasteVegetarian version.
Lemon
- LimeWorks wellSame acidity.
- White wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)Different tasteAcidity without citrus aroma.
Grated Parmesan
- Pecorino romanoWorks wellVery close, slightly saltier.
- Nutritional yeast (3 tablespoons)Different tasteDairy-free, less rich sauce.
- CheddarNot advisedTurns stringy and greasy.
Chicken broth
- Vegetable brothWorks wellLighter flavor.
- Water + 1 teaspoon saltDifferent tasteLess depth.
Fresh basil
- Flat-leaf parsleyWorks wellMore neutral but fresh.
- Dried basil (1 teaspoon)Different tasteAdd it while cooking.
