Asian Chicken Penne Recipe

This vibrant Asian Chicken Penne recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal! Enjoy a delightful blend of tender chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and perfectly cooked penne pasta tossed in a light, flavorful sauce. Serve it hot for a comforting dinner or cold for a refreshing lunch – it's equally delicious either way! This recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 473.8 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Chicken Penne

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Lemon Juice
  • Olive Oil
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1.5 cups cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

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How to Make Asian Chicken Penne

  1. Cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Steam 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup snow peas, and 1 cup broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sauce, steamed vegetables, 1.5 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded), 2 green onions (chopped), 1/4 cup sliced almonds, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
  5. Gently toss to combine and allow the flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot or cold. Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

16g

Carbs

17g

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