Slimming World are known for coming up with quick and healthy meal ideas that the whole family can enjoy - and they've done it again with this delicious garlic and thyme chicken with vegetable penne. Ready in just 20 minutes, this speedy pasta supper is perfect as a nutritious midweek meal after work or school.
Our guide on how to prepare and cook runner beans will make this recipe even easier! Like this? You're going to love our collection of Slimming World chicken recipes including chicken thighs and breasts.
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Ingredients
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp dried red chilli flakes
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 500g dried penne pasta
- 400g runner beans, trimmed and diagonally sliced
- 100g prepared chopped kale
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Method
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Put the chicken breasts in a bowl with the thyme, garlic, chilli flakes, lemon zest and juice. Season and toss to coat well.
- Arrange the chicken on a grill rack in a single layer and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is under the grill, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, adding the beans and kale for the final 4 minutes. Drain, season and divide between warmed plates.
- Slice the chicken thickly and serve with the vegetable penne.
Top Tip for making Slimming World's garlic and thyme chicken with vegetable penne
If you want to cut the cost of this dish down use chicken thighs instead
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