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Chili Lime Chicken with Creamy Garlic Penne
This Chili Lime Chicken with Creamy Garlic Penne is warm, flavorful, and so simple to make. The marinated chicken is on point!
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings:
6
Calories:
654
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Ingredients
Chili Lime Chicken
5-6
chicken tenders
(or 2-3 breasts)
1/4
cup
olive oil
3
Tablespoons
fresh lime juice
2
teaspoons
chili powder
2
teaspoons
light brown sugar
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
paprika
1
teaspoon
onion powder
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
For the Pasta
16
ounces
uncooked penne pasta
4
Tablespoons
butter
1/2
onion
, chopped
2
teaspoons
garlic
, minced
2
heaping Tablespoons
all-purpose flour
1
cup
low-sodium chicken broth
1
cup
milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4
ounces
cream cheese
, cubed
2
tomatoes
, diced
2
teaspoons
fresh chopped parsley
, minced
freshly grated parmesan cheese
, optional
Instructions
For the chicken
Whisk marinade ingredients together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package directions and drain.
Turn grill to medium heat. Place the chicken on the hot grill, cover with grill lid and cook for a few minutes or until brown on bottom side.
Flip chicken, cover and cook until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest.
For the Sauce:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add flour and stir well.
Add chicken broth and milk and whisk until smooth.
Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Add cooked pasta, tomatoes and parsley to the sauce and toss to coat.
Add grilled chicken on top. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
654
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
65
g
|
Protein:
33
g
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
105
mg
|
Sodium:
809
mg
|
Potassium:
785
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1380
IU
|
Vitamin C:
12.7
mg
|
Calcium:
104
mg
|
Iron:
2.1
mg
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