Shells With Coconut Thai Chicken Recipe

Name: Shells With Coconut Thai Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces shell or fusilli pasta; salt; 34 lb green beans, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

16 ounces shell or fusilli pasta
salt
34 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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In large pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.
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When there is just 3-4 minutes left of cooking time, add green beans to pasta cooking water and continue cooking until pasta and beans are done.
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(Beans will turn bright green and soften, but don't let them get mushy!
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Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
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Add chicken and cook about 2 minutes until chicken just loses its pink color, stirring occasionally.
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Add ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds.
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Add in coconut milk and lime juice and bring to a boil.
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Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, just a minute or two.
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Drain pasta and beans; return to saucepot.
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Add coconut milk mixture and cilantro to the pot.
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Sprinkle extra cilantro on top, if desired.

1938

kcal

Calories

Fat

374

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces shell or fusilli pasta, salt, 34 lb green beans, trimmed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Shells With Coconut Thai Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Shells With Coconut Thai Chicken

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