Easy Lemon Chicken Penne
This bright and zesty Lemon Chicken Penne is a 20 minute wonder! Featuring tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a light garlic lemon sauce, it's a fresh, family friendly pasta dish perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 5-6 oz 150g penne pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp dried red chili flakes optional
- Juice of 2 lemons about ⅓ cup
- ½ tbsp unsalted butter
- Large handful fresh parsley chopped
- 1 oz 30g Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 3.5 oz 100g green beans, trimmed and halved
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 mins until colored.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and chili flakes (if using); cook 1-2 mins until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice, stir, and let simmer gently on low.
- When pasta has 2-3 mins left, add green beans to the boiling water. Drain pasta and beans together.
- Add drained pasta and beans to the skillet with the lemon chicken. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Remove from heat. Stir in chopped parsley and half the Parmesan. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- Fresh is Best: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Adjust Heat: Omit the chili flakes for a mild dish, or add more to taste.
- Serving Suggestion: Pairs beautifully with a simple arugula (rocket) salad.