PENNE CON POLLO VERDI

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Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box (16 oz.) penne pasta
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 lime
Green onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh cilantro, minced
Basil, fresh or dried
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Cayenne pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated
Whole spinach leaves

Steps:

-In a pot, boil noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with COLD water. -While the noodles are cooking, coat a large skillet with olive oil (approx. 3-5 tbsp.) -Add chicken and yellow onion. Cook on medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender. -Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and basil to suit your tastes. -In a large serving bowl, add avocado and garlic. Also add cilantro and green onion, again, enough to suit your tastes (approx. 4-6 tbsp. of each). -Cover with the juice of 1 lime OR the juice and zest of 1/2 lime -Add chicken, onions, and pasta. -Toss all ingredients with olive oil and parmesan and serve on a bed of spinach leaves. Enjoy!