Chicken Pasta With Spicy Herb Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken Pasta With Spicy Herb Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts; 16 ounces bow-tie pasta; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tomato seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese; 1 cup mint leaves loosely packed; 1 cup parsley leaves loosely packed; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 red chili pepper long, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic chopped; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 ounces bow-tie pasta
1 cup frozen peas
1 tomato seeded and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese
1 cup mint leaves loosely packed
1 cup parsley leaves loosely packed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 red chili pepper long, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook chicken 5 mins each side until cooked through. Let stand, covered, 5 mins. Shred.
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Add peas to water for last minute of cooking.
3
For the pesto, pulse herbs, Parmesan cheese, chili pepper and garlic in food processor. Add oil and lemon juice and process until smooth. Season to taste.
4
Drain pasta and peas, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water. Toss pasta, peas, chicken, tomato, pesto and cooking water in large bowl. Sprinkle with ricotta salata or feta cheese.

1272

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 16 ounces bow-tie pasta, 1 cup frozen peas, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pasta With Spicy Herb Pesto 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 Pasta With Spicy Herb Pesto

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