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TEENA'S SPICY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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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.

Provided by LAGIRL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN AND SPICY PESTO SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Herb     Pasta     Pepper     Sauté     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup purchased pesto
12 ounces linguine
Additional chopped fresh cilantro
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl. Add green onions, 1/3 cup cilantro, pecans, garlic, jalapeño and dried red pepper to same skillet. Sauté until green onions wilt, about 2 minutes. Add pesto, chicken and any accumulated juices; stir to blend. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Bring sauce to simmer. Add linguine and reserved cooking liquid to sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with additional cilantro. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN PESTO AND PASTA



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Make and share this Hot and Spicy Chicken Pesto and Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chai Latte 2 Go

Categories     One Dish Meal

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

CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH SPICY SUNDRIED-TOMATO PESTO DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Pepper     Tomato     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Healthy

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

SALAD:
2 stalks celery, 1/2" dice
1 c grape tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, 1/2" dice
1 red bell pepper, 1/2" dice
1/2 cucumber in 1/2" dice
1/2 c flat leaf parsley, loosely chopped
1/3 c sliced toasted almonds
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 chicken breast
1/2 medium onion in 1/2" dice
Dash of olive oil
DRESSING:
2-3 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
1 tbsp olive oil mayo
1 tbsp reduced fat sour cream
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sriracha chili paste
Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Put chicken breast, lightly salted & peppered, into ZipLock Zip n' Steam bag, with a shake or two of olive oil and the chopped onion, shake bag to make sure the chicken and onions are well-coated in the olive oil. Microwave on high 3 minutes, pull out and set aside to cool. 2. Toss veggies and parsley together in mixing bowl and set aside. 3. In smaller mixing bowl whisk together dressing ingredients, adjusting to desired taste & consistency. 4. Cut the steamed chicken breast into 1/2" dice, and add (with the onions) to the veggies, and toss. 5. Fold in dressing until everything is evenly coated (I like to add it in thirds so that I don't overdress,) and then toss in the almonds and the grated Parmesan. 6. Enjoy! (I occasionally like to serve it on a bed of chopped romaine, but it's great plain too, if you're in a hurry.)

SPICY PESTO CHICKEN



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Adapted from a Kraft recipe. Wonderful way to use pesto! For a fast supper - it was a hit in my house!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce and mustard until well blended; set aside.
  • Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Spread mustard mixture evenly over chicken; top with parmesan cheese.
  • BAKE 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 453, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 29.7

TEENA'S SPICY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by classycook

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
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

Steps:

  • 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. 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. Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through. Nutritional Information Amount Per Serving Calories: 422 | Total Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg

HOT & SPICY CHICKEN PESTO AND PASTA



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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.

SPICY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked cavatapi (twirly) 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

Steps:

  • 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.

GLUTEN-FREE PESTO CHICKEN CAKES WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE



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A hardy appetizer packed with great flavor. These cakes have always been a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Mary P.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 26m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon pesto
½ teaspoon hot sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons pesto
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs
⅓ cup minced red onion
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tablespoon pesto, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make dipping sauce. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, egg, 2 tablespoons pesto, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs and red onion. Mix in chicken until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into balls; press into 1/2-inch cakes.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cakes to the oil in a single layer; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken cakes.
  • Serve chicken cakes with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 251.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY CHICKEN PESTO



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Categories     Sauce     Poultry

Number Of Ingredients 8

INGREDIENTS:
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

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS: 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. 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. Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

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