Cider Sauteed Chicken over Pasta Recipe

Name: Cider Sauteed Chicken over Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast (fat trimmed); 12 lb pasta (see description); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped; 12 vidalia onion; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce; 6 ounces hard apple cider; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper, fresh ground (to taste); cayenne pepper, ground (optional, to taste); grated parmesan cheese (to taste) or romano cheese (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast (fat trimmed)
12 lb pasta (see description)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
12 vidalia onion
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
6 ounces hard apple cider
2 teaspoons salt
black pepper, fresh ground (to taste)
cayenne pepper, ground (optional, to taste)
grated parmesan cheese (to taste) or romano cheese (to taste)

1
Put cider in a large saucepan, and bring to a simmer.
2
Cube the chicken breasts.
3
Add chicken to cider and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Old Bay.
4
Flip chicken halfway through, and sprinkle with the rest of the Old Bay.
5
While the chicken is sauteing in the cider, fill a medium sized pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
6
Also, slice the onion (once with the grain, and once again across the grain, giving you small slices.
7
Once the chicken is cooked through, drain the liquids from the saucepan, and return to medium heat (this also drains off most of the fat from the chicken breasts).
8
Add oil, garlic, and onion to the saucepan with the chicken.
9
Keep it moving at this point - you don't want to burn the onion or garlic.
10
Add pasta to boiling water, and cook according to the directions on the box.
11
Add pesto, black pepper and (optionally) the cayenne pepper to the chicken and onion mixture.
12
Stir so that the chicken is well coated in the pesto and other seasonings.
13
It is important that it keeps moving so that nothing burns.
14
The chicken mixture may be done before the pasta is cooked.
15
This is not a problem.
16
Just turn off the heat, and allow it to remain on the stove until the pasta is done.
17
Once pasta is finished cooking, drain it and place in a medium-large bowl.
18
Add chicken mixture to pasta and toss well.
19
Top with grated cheese if desired.

5446

kcal

Calories

Fat

1040

Carbs

215

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast (fat trimmed), 12 lb pasta (see description), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cider Sauteed Chicken over Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cider Sauteed Chicken over Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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