Lunch or dinner
Chicken Penne
4
40 minutes
An ideal recipe for the whole family: healthy, tasty, and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
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360 g penne
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350 g chicken breast
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30 ml STAR extra virgin olive oil
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1 small onion
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2 cloves of garlic
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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200 ml half and half
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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A few leaves of fresh basil
Instructions
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1.
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water following the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside, reserving some of the cooking water.
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2.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and brown over medium-high heat until well seared. Remove and set aside.
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3.
In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until softened and lightly browned.
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4.
Add the paprika and the half and half. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
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5.
Add the chicken and the cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and, if necessary, add a little of the cooking water to thin out the sauce.
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6.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts. Serve hot topped with fresh basil.
Products used
Olive oils
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
