PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN & CRISPY PANCETTA

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Need a fast, filling, family-pleasing dinner? Look no further. Pasta, chicken, pancetta, cherry tomatoes and garlic bring together this delicious dish. ENJOY!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
16 ounces skinless chicken strips
2 ounces pancetta, julienne
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup parmigiano, grated
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with cold water, add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil; bring to a boil.
  • Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté chicken until no longer pink. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels (keep warm).
  • Sauté pancetta in a small skillet on low heat until crispy; drain on a plate lined with paper towels (keep warm).
  • To a large-sized, heavy bottomed skillet add 3 tablespoons of oil; heat through. Add the garlic and sauté until slightly browned about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the basil and oregano over the tomatoes; sauté for 3 minutes or until tomatoes are warmed through and skins slightly blistered.
  • Cook pasta as directed, drain and add to the large skillet. Gently toss with the tomato mixture. Add the the cheese and parsley; give another toss. Top with the chicken and pancetta just before serving.

Aiman Mazhar
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Trap Grime
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to my friends and family.


Alon6 Tamim
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.


Kela Foto Rama
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow.


Moroianu Dragos
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I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it!


Ash Turner
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I would recommend using a good quality pancetta for this recipe.


Dan Asprey
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This dish is a bit heavy for my taste, but it's still delicious.


Sujata Sujata
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I'm not a fan of chicken, so I used shrimp instead.


lizzy motau
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I served this dish with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect comfort food meal.


Me Bigo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Matt lopez
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I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, like chopped spinach and mushrooms.


Shehzadhussain Shehzadhussain
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great weeknight meal that's both easy and delicious.


Sharia Nafiz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Isabella Orueta
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The sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, but the rest of the dish was delicious.


Hassan Vai
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I'm not a huge fan of pancetta, but I loved the way it added flavor and texture to this dish.


tony willetts
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the crispy pancetta and the creamy sauce.


Rubab Yasin
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of crispy pancetta, tender chicken, and flavorful sauce was perfection.