Chimichurri Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
604 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chimichurri Chicken Pasta
Description
This dish features chicken breast cubes marinated briefly in a chimichurri sauce made from a blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, and salt. The chicken is cooked in a skillet until done, while fettuccine pasta is boiled just under al dente, then drained with some pasta water reserved.
The cooked chicken is combined with the pasta and piping hot pasta water, then tossed with additional chimichurri to coat the strands and meat pieces. This process allows the sauce to cling evenly while adding moisture, creating a flavorful yet not overly heavy pasta. The dish is finished with Parmesan cheese garnish to add richness and depth.
Chimichurri Chicken Pasta showcases a balance between herbal brightness and the savory qualities of chicken and cheese, making it a filling and flavorful meal suitable for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup parsley fresh
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh
- 3 cloves garlic pressed or diced fine
- ¾ tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- ½ tsp cumin ground
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1" cubes, raw
- 24 oz Fettuccine pasta cut in half
- Parmesan Cheese garnish
Instructions
For the chimichurri sauce
- Mix the parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt in bowl, set aside.
For Chimichurri Chicken Pasta
- Place cubed chicken in bowl. Add 4 tbsp of prepared chimichurri sauce and marinade as grill comes to temperature. Alternatively, you can marinate for up to 24 hours in the fridge,
- Heat a large, heavy skillet on high heat.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 6 minutes.
- Add water to a large stock pot and bring to boil.
- Generously salt water and add in pasta.
- Cook pasta to just under al dente (should be flexible but with a bit of crunch still.)
- Remove 1 cup of pasta water and add to pan with chicken, bring to a boil.
- Drain pasta and add to pan with chicken and boiling pasta water.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce and toss as pasta water cooks down.
- Taste and add up to 1/2 cup more chimichurri sauce, depending on your taste.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1034IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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