Chicken Pasta with Carrot Sauce
Pasta is incredibly versatile and satisfying. This pasta features curry paste for a warm and spicy flavor profile.
Serves6 (2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 20 ounces chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cubed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Heat 4 quarts water in large saucepan to boil. Add pasta and cook 7-9 minutes. Drain and set pasta aside.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with pepper.
- Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes, flip and cook additional 3-4 minutes or until done. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In same saucepan, over medium heat, add onions and cook until soft.
- Add carrots, cover, and cook until fork slides through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer carrot and onion mix to a blender. Add water and puree until smooth.
- Return sauce to the pan, add chicken back in. Add pasta and toss to combine.
- Add cilantro and continue cooking another 2 minutes, until pasta is heated through. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta on hand.
Substitute 2 tablespoons curry powder for the red curry paste.
This keeps for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pasta with Carrot Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 80mg
27%
Sodium 263mg
11%
Potassium 433mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 35g
70%
Vitamin A
81%
Vitamin C
13%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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