Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta Recipe
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Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

By: LAGIRL 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (232)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 422 | Total Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by Heidikins   view full review
Wow, LAGIRL, you have really outdone yourself! This dish is incredible! The only changes are I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Rapunzel   view full review
I love anything with pesto and cheese so this was already a winner but adding vegetables...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Jennifer   view full review
I make this all the time! It's easy and tastes excellent. Couldn't find chili paste but chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by Amanda P.   view full review
This was excellent. I added zucchini and sauteed mushrooms and quite a bit more pesto. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by Bruce   view full review
This was "TDF", to die for. I did make some suggested changes that resulted in the TDF...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by lvs2ckinwi   view full review
I changed and added a few things to this recipe and made it a 5 star but I think just the way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by RC   view full review
great recipe! I used chili powder, and added mushrooms, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by BELVEAL   view full review
I love this pasta. I can't tell you how many people I have made it for and they all love it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by chibi chef   view full review
My husband and I thought it was OK. Too much pesto, and the pasta would be oily; tried to cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by LynnInHK   view full review
I used home made pesto and boy was this a tasty and easy meal to whip up!

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