Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta

Name: Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 340 g Penne; 450 g Chicken breast; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Lemon; 60 g Grated Parmesan; 120 ml Chicken broth; 15 g Fresh basil; 1 ½ tsp Salt

Total time30 min Prep 15 min

Difficulty & costEasyModerate

Energy / serving560 kcal4 servings

Origin & cuisineItalianPasta, rice & grains

Halal

Ingredients

Number of servings 4 servings

Tick the ingredients as you go:

Penne 340 g
Chicken breast 450 g
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Garlic 3 cloves
Lemon 1
Grated Parmesan 60 g
Chicken broth 120 ml
Fresh basil 15 g
Salt 1 ½ tsp

Chef’s tip

Save a cup of pasta water: it makes the sauce creamy without any cream.

Missing an ingredient?

Chicken breastWorks well

→ Chicken thighs Juicier, add 3 minutes.

Chicken breastDifferent taste

→ Canned chickpeas Vegetarian version.

LemonWorks well

→ Lime Same acidity.

LemonDifferent taste

→ White wine vinegar (1 tablespoon) Acidity without citrus aroma.

Grated ParmesanWorks well

→ Pecorino romano Very close, slightly saltier.

Grated ParmesanDifferent taste

→ Nutritional yeast (3 tablespoons) Dairy-free, less rich sauce.

Grated ParmesanNot advised

→ Cheddar Turns stringy and greasy.

Chicken brothWorks well

→ Vegetable broth Lighter flavor.

Chicken brothDifferent taste

→ Water + 1 teaspoon salt Less depth.

Fresh basilWorks well

→ Flat-leaf parsley More neutral but fresh.

Fresh basilDifferent taste

→ Dried basil (1 teaspoon) Add it while cooking.

Step-by-step method

0 / 5 steps done

01

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
02

Dice the chicken and brown it in olive oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink inside (74 °C internal).

Check the temperature at the thickest part with a food thermometer.
03

Cook the penne according to the package, saving a cup of pasta water.
04

Add minced garlic to the chicken for 1 minute, then the broth, lemon zest and juice.
05

Toss in the drained pasta, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water until glossy. Finish with torn basil.