Garlic Parmesan Chicken Penne
Dinner · American
Buttery garlic sauce coats tender penne and shredded chicken, finished with crispy breadcrumbs and fresh basil for texture and brightness.
Recipe code UT9C6F · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz Penne
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- 1/4 cup Panko
- 1/4 cup Parsley
- 1 Lemon
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt
- Black Pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 8
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook penne according to package directions, then drain.
- Step 2 of 8
While pasta cooks, mince garlic and zest lemon.
- Step 3 of 8
In a small skillet, toast panko with 1 tbsp butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Step 4 of 8
In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5 of 8
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, then stir in cooked chicken. Heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Step 6 of 8
Toss cooked penne into the garlic butter mixture. Add lemon zest and juice, then parmesan.
- Step 7 of 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 8 of 8
Top with toasted panko and fresh parsley before serving.