Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta
Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta marries tender sautéed chicken and farfalle with bright basil pesto and nutty Parmesan, lifted by a punchy heat from sambal oelek. Fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finish, and you can mellow the spice with optional goat cheese. It’s a lively dinner perfect for busy weeknights when you want bold flavor fast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly firm, then drain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chile paste and chicken. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is evenly browned and the juices run clear.
- 3
Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and cook just until heated through.
- Calories 385.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.63 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 41.0 mg Moderate
- Sodium 252.38 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.21 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 99.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate
- Potassium 144.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.57 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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