Skillet Peanut Chicken Penne (One-Pan Weeknight Dinner)

Name: Skillet Peanut Chicken Penne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil; 1½ lb organic chicken breast (cubed); ½ onion (diced); 1 cup organic carrots (shredded); 1 cup red cabbage (shredded); ½ sweet red pepper (chopped); 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt); ½ tsp organic onion powder; 3 cloves garlic (pressed); 2 cup organic chicken broth; ⅔ cup Coconut Aminos; ¼ tsp arrowroot; ¼ cup organic creamy peanut butter; ¼ cup green onions (chopped); 16 oz organic penne pasta

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April 30, 2025

A bowl of Skillet Peanut Chicken Penne in a white bowl with a black rim. Placed on a white and black dish towel with a wooden background. The dish is topped with red cabbage and green onions. Piles of chopped red peppers, red cabbage and green onion are to the left

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A friend of mine had a favorite skillet peanut chicken pasta she always ordered from a meal kit- the flavor was amazing, but the ingredient list was full of preservatives and additives. So, I took the challenge to recreate it healthier, with real food ingredients my whole family would eat. This healthy one-pan dinner is creamy, savory- and has that nutty peanut sauce we all love- but without the junk. It is loaded with protein, fresh veggies, and pasta for a cozy, filling meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Bonus: it all comes together in one skillet, so cleanup is a breeze.

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extra virgin olive oil
organic chicken breast
organic onion
organic carrot
organic cabbage
sweet red pepper
salt
organic onion powder
garlic
organic chicken broth
coconut aminos
arrowroot
organic creamy peanut butter
green onions
organic penne pasta

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Skillet Peanut Chicken Penne

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: chicken, easy recipe, one pan meal, pasta, peanut, skillet meal

Servings: people

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

2 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
1½ lb organic chicken breast cubed
½ onion diced
1 cup organic carrots shredded
1 cup red cabbage shredded
½ sweet red pepper chopped
1 tsp pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
½ tsp organic onion powder
3 cloves garlic pressed
2 cup organic chicken broth
⅔ cup Coconut Aminos
¼ tsp arrowroot
¼ cup organic creamy peanut butter
¼ cup green onions chopped
16 oz organic penne pasta

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Instructions

Cook the 16 oz organic penne pasta according to the instructions, but remove 2-3 minutes early.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil.
Add in 1½ lb organic chicken breast chopped, ½ onion chopped, 1 cup organic carrots shredded, 1 cup red cabbage shredded and ½ sweet red pepper1 tsp pink Himalayan salt, ½ tsp organic onion powder and 3 cloves garlic pressed.
Cook until chicken is cooked through (165℉) and onions are translucent. At this point, add in the ¼ tsp arrowroot and stir.
Pour in 2 cup organic chicken broth and ⅔ cup Coconut Aminos.
Let simmer until slightly thickened - about 5-10 minutes.
Add in the ¼ cup organic creamy peanut butter and stir well.
Let simmer another 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup green onions.
Serve immediately.

Storage & Freezer Tips

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days

Freezer: Cool completely before storing in silicone freezer containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or sauce pan with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.

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