Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe
Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe brings together pleasantly bitter rapini, juicy rotisserie chicken, and a splash of white wine, rounded out with Parmigiano-Reggiano. The flavors are bright and balanced, with a gentle heat from red pepper flakes and a savory finish. It’s ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the thick stems from the rapini and coarsely chop it.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rapini, bring it back to a boil, and cook until the stems are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Lift it out with a slotted spoon and let it drain completely. Keep the pot of water to cook the penne.
- 3
Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Add the rapini and white wine; cook until the wine is reduced by half.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring the pot of water back to a boil. Add the penne and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the penne, saving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
- 5
Add the penne to the pan with the rapini. Add the chicken, the reserved cooking water, and the chicken bouillon. Continue cooking until the penne is tender yet slightly firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Divide among serving bowls and serve with the remaining cheese.
- Calories 609.46 kcal High 30%
- Protein 42.06 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 42.41 g 15%
- Total Fat 28.55 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 9.79 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.94 mg High 31%
- Sodium 798.01 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 5.25 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 363.86 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 712.06 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 101.64 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 135.57 mg Good Source 151%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Onion, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 609.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 609.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe healthy?
- Penne with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 609.46 calories and 42.06 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 798.01 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.79 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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