chicken in lemon cream with penne

(2 RATINGS)
72 Pinches
Fort Mohave, AZ
Updated on Mar 25, 2012

This is really quick and easy dish,and great for company, or weeknight dinners xoxo

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 - chicken breasts , diced 1 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 - lemon, zest grated
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup oregano, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

How To Make chicken in lemon cream with penne

  • Step 1
    1. Boil pasta for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. 2.Season chicken breasts with herbes de provence and a pinch of salt and pepper. 3.Cook in olive oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set chicken aside. pour off excess oil from pan.
  • Step 2
    4.In same pan add broth and cook over medium high heat, scrapping browned bits from bottom of pan. 5. Add cream, lemon zest and cayenne. Reduce heat to med-low and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    6. Add pasta, remaining salt and pepper, oregano and lemon juice. Toss to coat chicken with sauce and serve.

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