CHICKEN IN LEMON SAUCE WITH PENNE

CHICKEN IN LEMON SAUCE WITH PENNE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless, skineless chicken breast halves, diced into 1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
pinch of salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
pinch of freshly ground black pepper,plus 1/4 teaspoon
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of cayenne peper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy skilelt over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken breast with the herbes de Provence and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and set aside. Pour off any excess oil from the pan. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of th epan. Add the cream, lemon zest, and cayenne. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the pasta, chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chopped parsley and lemon juice. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce and serve.