Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
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
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta
Description
This recipe starts by cooking seasoned chicken breast cubes in olive oil until no longer pink, then setting them aside. In the same pan, uncooked penne pasta is cooked in a mixture of chicken broth, salsa verde, and heavy cream brought to a boil, then simmered covered until the pasta is tender. The pre-cooked chicken is stirred back in along with shredded pepper jack cheese, which melts into the sauce creating a smooth, slightly spicy finish.
The salsa verde provides a tangy, slightly spicy flavor that balances the richness of the cream and cheese, while the chicken adds protein and texture. This method avoids separately boiling pasta, saving cleanup and enhancing flavor absorption.
The dish serves well as a complete meal, suitable for casual dinners. Using a seasoning like Chupacabra or preferred spice mix on the chicken can add complexity, but basic salt and pepper are sufficient to highlight the salsa verde sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, diced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups penne pasta or rotini pasta, uncooked
- salt I use our go to seasoning of Chupacabra on our chicken, or seasoning of choice
- black pepper I use our go to seasoning of Chupacabra on our chicken, or seasoning of choice
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the chicken and season with salt/pepper or seasoning of choice.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salsa verde, heavy whipping cream, and uncooked pasta.
- Stir and bring to a rapid boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add in the chicken and cheese.
- Stir until fully melted. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 986IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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