Thai Chicken Pasta
“I try to buy fresh chicken when it's on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then shred it and package it in amounts suitable for recipes like this. When I want it, it just needs to be pulled out of the freezer and defrosted!” Jeni Pittard — Canon, Georgia2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces uncooked multigrain linguine
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- Cook linguine according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the salsa, peanut
- butter, orange juice, honey and soy sauce. Cover and microwave on
- high for 1 minute; stir. Add the chicken; heat through.
- Drain linguine. Serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with peanuts and
- cilantro. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 409 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 474 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 33 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.