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Active Time:30 mins
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30 mins
Total Time:30 mins
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Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1cupthinly sliced leek (white and light green parts only)1tablespoonthinly sliced garlic2teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish8ounceswhole-grain penne or brown rice penne3cupsunsalted chicken broth¼teaspoonsalt1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese1teaspoongrated lemon zest1tablespoonlemon juice2tablespoonschopped fresh chives
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1cupthinly sliced leek (white and light green parts only)
1tablespoonthinly sliced garlic
2teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
8ounceswhole-grain penne or brown rice penne
3cupsunsalted chicken broth
¼teaspoonsalt
1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese
1teaspoongrated lemon zest
1tablespoonlemon juice
2tablespoonschopped fresh chives
DirectionsHeat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Stir the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Add leek, garlic and thyme to the pan; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is softened, about 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan; stir in penne, broth and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes, adding asparagus to the mixture during the final 5 minutes of cook time.Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Sprinkle with chives and garnish with additional thyme, if desired. Serve immediately.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021
Directions
Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Stir the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Add leek, garlic and thyme to the pan; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is softened, about 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan; stir in penne, broth and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes, adding asparagus to the mixture during the final 5 minutes of cook time.Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Sprinkle with chives and garnish with additional thyme, if desired. Serve immediately.
Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Stir the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add leek, garlic and thyme to the pan; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek is softened, about 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan; stir in penne, broth and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes, adding asparagus to the mixture during the final 5 minutes of cook time.
Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Sprinkle with chives and garnish with additional thyme, if desired. Serve immediately.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)499Calories16gFat56gCarbs34gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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