Description
A vibrant and zesty spring dish featuring fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb. total)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 oz. penne
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. Parmesan, finely grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 8 oz. green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 Tbsp. white miso
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- Thin strips of lemon zest (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half to create 4 cutlets, lightly pound them, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water for about 1 minute less than package directions, then drain and reserve cooking liquid.
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in a mixture of flour and Parmesan, then dip in egg and coat again in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown, then transfer to a cutting board.
- In the same skillet, cook asparagus and green beans until tender, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in peas, heavy cream, butter, miso, cooked pasta, and remaining Parmesan, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid as necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Slice chicken and serve on top of pasta, garnished with strips of lemon zest for an extra pop of citrusy flavor.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using half and half or a plant-based alternative to heavy cream. Pre-measure and prep your ingredients for a smoother cooking experience.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 200mg