Chicken and Pasta With Creamy Walnut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken and Pasta With Creamy Walnut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup walnuts; 1 small garlic cloves peeled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chicken broth, low salt; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves finely chopped fresh; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 ounces pasta whole-wheat farfalle, or any pasta; 1 cup broccoli florets smal; 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers seeded and cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

⅓ cup walnuts
1 small garlic cloves peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth, low salt
2 tablespoons parsley leaves finely chopped fresh
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces pasta whole-wheat farfalle, or any pasta
1 cup broccoli florets smal
1/2 each sweet red bell peppers seeded and cut into thin strips

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Combine walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne in a food processor, pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.
3
Blend in broth, parsley and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
4
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add chicken and cook, stirring often, until it is no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Cook pasta for 5 minutes.
7
Add broccoli and bell pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes more.
8
Drain pasta, and return to pot.
9
Add walnut sauce and chicken as well, toss until well coated.
10
Serve warm.

356

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup walnuts, 1 small garlic cloves peeled, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Pasta With Creamy Walnut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Pasta With Creamy Walnut Sauce

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