Chicken Penne Rustica with a Kick
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Chicken Penne Rustica with a Kick

Chicken Penne Rustica with a Kick

tossed with Asparagus & topped with Crispy Panko

The week just isn’t complete without at least one pasta night. If you agree, you’re in luck! Our chefs put together a dish that’s sure to curb the most ferocious of carb cravings. In this recipe you’ll find penne studded with tender asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and swirls of garlic herb butter. The dreamy dish is finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan and your new secret culinary weapon: an almond, chili, and lemon panko topping. It’s so delicious and easy to whip up, don’t be surprised when you find yourself making this meal on repeat.

Tags:
Spicy
Allergens:
Wheat
Tree Nuts
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time25 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

6 ounce

Penne Pasta

(Contains Wheat)

6 ounce

Asparagus

1 unit

Tomato

2 unit

Scallions

1 unit

Lemon

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains Wheat)

½ ounce

Sliced Almonds

(Contains Tree Nuts)

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

2 tablespoon

Garlic Herb Butter

(Contains Milk)

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains Milk)

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains Milk)

10 ounce

Chopped Chicken Breast

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

3 teaspoon

Olive Oil

2 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains Milk)

1 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

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Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories970 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate86 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein52 g
Cholesterol185 mg
Sodium470 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Strainer
Large Pan
Zester
Small Bowl
Paper Towel

Instructions

Cook Pasta
1

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. • Once boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.

Prep & Make Topping
2

• Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch-long pieces. Dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. • Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and almonds; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. • Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes. Transfer to a small bowl.

Cook Veggies
3

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green and tender, 2-4 minutes. • Add tomato and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

While veggies cook, rinse shrimp under cold water. Pat shrimp or chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a separate large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp or chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

Toss Pasta
4

• Add drained penne, garlic herb butter, cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and 1⁄3 cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with veggies; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish Pasta
5

• Add scallion whites, remaining lemon zest, 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and as many remaining chili flakes as you like to pan with pasta. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. • Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Stir in shrimp or chicken along with scallion whites.

Serve
6

• Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with panko mixture and remaining Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil over bowls. • Garnish with scallion greens and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

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