Penne With Chicken and Preserved Lemon

Name: Penne With Chicken and Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 1 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked whole wheat penne; 1/2 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons sliced fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups skinless bonless shredded rotisserie chicken; 1/2 preserved lemons, rinsed, pulp removed, and rind thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese; parmesan cheese (for shaving)

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"This light pasta dish adds a splash of citrus for a surprisingly tangy taste."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 1 1/2 cup servings
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb uncooked whole wheat penne
¹⁄₂ lb broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sliced fresh garlic
¹⁄₂ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups skinless bonless shredded rotisserie chicken
¹⁄₂ preserved lemons, rinsed, pulp removed, and rind thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₃ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
parmesan cheese (for shaving)

directions

Cook penne according to package directions. Add broccoli rabe to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking. When penne is al dente and broccoli rabe is tender but still bright green, drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water; set aside.
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garkic and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 1/2-2 minutes or until fragrant but not browned. Add the chicken and reserved pasta water, and cook 1 minute or until heated through. Add preserved lemon rind (or lemon zest) and salt; remove from heat.
Toss chicken mixture with cooked pasta and broccoli rabe and grated fresh Parmesan; divide evenly among 4 bowls. Use a wide peeler to shave 12 (2-inch-long) strips of Parmesan. Place 3 shaving over each portion; serve immediately.