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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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 392.0 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 23.32 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 44.19 g 16%
- Total Fat 14.41 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.63 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 41.0 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 259.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.51 g --
- Added Sugars 1.33 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 98.63 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 144.21 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 8.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basil Pesto, Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, and Cilantro Paste. Each serving provides about 392.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Pesto, Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, Cilantro Paste, Farfalle Pasta. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 392.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta healthy?
- Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 392.0 calories and 23.32 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 259.02 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.63 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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