Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine
Aubergine and red pepper cooked down soft in garlic-infused oil with oregano, tossed through penne with sliced chicken. No onion, no garlic.
Ingredients
- 65 g Penne
- 190 g Chicken breast
- 110 g Bell pepper
- 110 g Eggplant
- 1 tbsp Garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Dried oregano (optional)
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt it.
- Cut the aubergine and pepper into thumbnail pieces and season the chicken breast with the black pepper and salt.
- Cook the aubergine and pepper in the garlic-infused oil over a medium flame for ten minutes, stirring now and then. Aubergine drinks oil at first and gives it back as it softens, so resist adding more.
- Push the vegetables to one side, lay the chicken in the clear space and cook it five minutes on the first side and three on the second, then stir the oregano through everything and move the breast to a board to rest for four minutes.
- Cook the penne in the boiling water until it still has a firm centre, about ten minutes. Drain, saving a ladleful of the water.
- Toss the pasta through the vegetables with a splash of the water, then slice the rested chicken across the grain and lay it over with its juices.
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About Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine
Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 34 minutes and serves 1.
Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine?
A serving has about 629 calories — 49.3g protein, 62.1g carbs, 20.9g fat, 8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 49.3g of protein, roughly 31% of its calories.
Is Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Penne. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out dried oregano — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Gentle Penne with Chicken, Pepper and Aubergine make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.