LOW CARB CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PENNE (HIGH PROTEIN COMFORT FOOD)

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Calories

350

Creamy but fresh, cosy but light. This low carb lemon chicken penne uses Qetoe Penne tossed in a silky cream sauce with golden chicken, lemon zest, parmesan, and herbs. Comfort food that still feels bright and summery.

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Ingredients

• 1 pack Qetoe Low Carb Penne
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 200 g chicken breast or thigh, sliced
• Salt and cracked black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ⅓ cup thickened cream
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Extra parmesan and lemon slices to serve

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Directions

Add Qetoe Penne to boiling water, turn off heat, and soak for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
Lower heat slightly. Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice, then pour in the cream. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
Add parmesan and stir until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
Return chicken to the pan, then add drained Qetoe Penne. Toss gently until coated.
Finish with parsley, extra parmesan, and lemon slices before serving.