Best Hot And Spicy Chicken Pesto And Pasta Recipes

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Provided by Chai Latte 2 Go

Time 23m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles
1 cup water
1/2 cup basil pesto
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large carrot, shredded
2 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

Reserve seasoning packet from noodles. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
Mix waer, pesto, cornstarch, chili puree and contents of seasoning packet; set aside.
Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Add carrot and onions; stir-fry 1 minute.
Stir in pesto mixture. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add noodles; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 765.3, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 19.7

HOT & SPICY CHICKEN PESTO AND PASTA image

Categories Chicken

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Pkg Chicken Flavored Ramen Noodles
1 C Water
1/2 C Pesto
2 tsp Cornstarch
2 tsp Chili Puree with Garlic
1 T Vegetable Oil
3/4 # Boneless Skinless Chicken
2 Medium Carrots julienne sliced
2 Green Onions diagonally sliced
Mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

Cook and drain the noodles as directed on the package but do not add the flavor packet. Mix the water, pesto, cornstarch, chili puree and contents of the flavor packets. Heat the work until hot. Add the oil and rotate to coat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms, carrots and onions. Stir fry 1 minute. Stir in the pesto mixture. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Add the noodles and toss to coat.