Dinner

Chicken and Vegetables with Penne is for Dinner.

Chicken and Vegetables with Penne takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Chicken and Vegetables with Penne takes 10 minutes to cook.

Chicken and Vegetables with Penne makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and Vegetables with Penne are:

8 ounces penne or penne rigate; about 3 cups
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 medium-size zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
4 scallions, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices; about 3 cups
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon minced fresh), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Here is how you make Chicken and Vegetables with Penne:

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the penne, and cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or saut? pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Add the garlic; continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 1 more minute.With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and cover to keep warm.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet; add the zucchini and scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low; stir in the chicken, tomatoes, basil, and pepper. Stir gently until the tomatoes are softened and the chicken is warm, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon zest and juice. Taste; adjust seasonings. When the penne is cooked, drain well. Return the penne to the pot; toss with the chicken-vegetable mixture. Garnish and serve, passing extra pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FUTUREAUTHOR95.

The nutritional information for Chicken and Vegetables with Penne is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 293.9

• Total Fat: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 84.5 mg
• Sodium: 86.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 30.2 g

Chicken and Vegetables with Penne is Italian cuisine.