Garlic Penne Pasta With Grilled Chicken |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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My own rendition of Applebee's Penne Pasta Chicken. Its fairly quick and easy and the kids love it. Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast |
1 lb penne pasta |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 garlic cloves |
1 medium onion |
1 medium green pepper |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine |
2 -4 tablespoons flour |
2 cups milk (i use 2%) |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
salt and pepper |
lemon zest |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cook 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-7 min or until almost done add 1/2 cup green pepper and 1/2 cup sweet onion. Cook until tender.
2. Cook 1 lb penne pasta.
3. Add chicken, green peppers and onions too Penni pasta.
4. Cook 1 stick of butter or margarine until melted, add 2 handfuls of flour to make a paste, cook approx 3-5 minute Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced; cook 3-5 min more. Add 2 cups of milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook until is consistency of a sauce for pasta, approx 10-15 min stirring frequently (I use a wire whisk).
5. Add pasta and chicken to sauce, add lemon zest, salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
6. Bake in a 375°F oven for 15 minute add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and bake another 10-15 min covered.
7. I add grated cheese sometimes at the end of baking for a more cheesy taste.
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