TEENA'S SPICY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA

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A spicy chicken and pesto pasta dish that's easy to adjust to any heat level. I created it after eating a similar dish at a Santa Monica restaurant, and it's one of my favorites. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, if desired. As an option, it's delicious with creamy goat cheese stirred in at the end.

Provided by LAGIRL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the chile paste and chicken. Cook and stir chicken 10 minutes, or until evenly browned and juices run clear.
  • Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Nabaka Lamulla
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Md Ahad Mondol
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I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


M Momin
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This is the best pesto chicken and pasta dish I've ever had.


Pey Mcmeans
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish was incredible.


Shah Syed
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This dish was so good, I ate two servings!


Rodel Espedido
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This recipe is a must-try for any pasta lover!


pyare A
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pesto.


Teresa Perry
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This dish is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


dailynn
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I'm giving this recipe 5 stars! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


MR poor
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Mohammad imran
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the end result was worth it.


Qasim saith786
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Rai kashif
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Angela Chavers
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I especially enjoyed the pesto sauce.


Usman Riasat
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Yetunde Falomo
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.