Thai Chicken Pasta

Name: Thai Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Asia, Thai
Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked whole wheat 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then cut it up and package it in small amounts suitable for recipes like this. When I want it, I just need to pull it out of the freezer and let it thaw. —Jeni Pittard, Canon, Georgia

Ingredients

3 ounces uncooked whole wheat 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

1. Cook linguine according to package directions.
2. 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.
3. Drain linguine. Serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 409 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein.

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