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Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: LAGIRL PHOTO BY: LynnInHK

"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 RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 123 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon hot chile paste
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by { Heidi }
Wow, LAGIRL, you have really outdone yourself! This dish is incredible! The only changes are I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Jennifer
I make this all the time! It's easy and tastes excellent. Couldn't find chili paste but chili... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by Amanda P.
This was excellent. I added zucchini and sauteed mushrooms and quite a bit more pesto. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Rapunzel
I love anything with pesto and cheese so this was already a winner but adding vegetables... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by LynnInHK
I used home made pesto and boy was this a tasty and easy meal to whip up! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by chibi chef
My husband and I thought it was OK. Too much pesto, and the pasta would be oily; tried to cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by sdr3
This is easy and tasty but not something special. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by RC
great recipe! I used chili powder, and added mushrooms, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by BELVEAL
I love this pasta. I can't tell you how many people I have made it for and they all love it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by Bruce