Indulge in Teena’s Irresistible Spicy Pesto

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packageuncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1tablespoonhot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 6tablespoonsprepared basil pesto

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • ½cupchopped cilantro

Cooking 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories422
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g
19%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
215mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
17%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
25g
Vitamin C
2mg
8%
Calcium
156mg
12%
Iron
3mg
15%
Potassium
222mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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