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Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
1
Begin by filling a substantial container with lightly salted water and placing it on high heat. As the water reaches its boiling point, add farfalle pasta to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes or until it reaches the perfect al dente texture. Next, carefully remove the pasta from the water using a strainer and set it aside.
2
In a large, deep pan, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, add the chile paste and chicken to the pan. Stir constantly as you cook the chicken for 10 minutes, or until it is evenly browned and the juices run clear.
3
Add the cooked farfalle pasta, pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese, and chopped cilantro to the pan. Continue cooking for just a few minutes longer, or until everything is heated through and well combined.