Chili Lime Chicken with Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

June 22, 2015

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Penne noodles in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with a chili lime rubbed chicken. This pasta is definitely going in the “keepers” folder!

Chili Lime Chicken
5-6 boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
For the Pasta
16 oz uncooked penne pasta
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 of an onion, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
2 heaping Tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
salt and pepper
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
grated parmesan cheese, optional

For the chicken Whisk marinade ingredients together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package directions and drain. Turn...
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Nutritions

Calories
596

Sodium
1670mg
69% DV

Fat
34g
52% DV

Protein
36g
73% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV