Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

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

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Toss the cooked farfalle pesto Parmesan cheese and cilantro into the skillet and continue cooking just until heated through.

Nutritional Information

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 421.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.9g 50%

Carbohydrates: 45.5g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 42.7mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 333.5IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.8mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 108.7mcg 27%

Calcium: 155.9mg 16%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 45.5mg 16%

Potassium: 221.8mg 6%

Sodium: 214.8mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 136.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.