Cilantro-lime Chicken Pasta
  1. Bring water to boil for pasta.

  2. Zest one lime (1 teaspoon); squeeze limes for juice (¼ cup).

  3. Chop cilantro (leaves only) and bell pepper.

  4. Cook pasta following package instructions.

  5. Slice chicken into strips and sprinkle with seasoning, lime zest, and 1 tablespoon oil (wash hands).

  6. Drain pasta (reserving ¼ cup pasta water).

  7. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan, then add chicken.

  8. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on each side and 165°F.

  9. Remove chicken from pan.

  10. Add to same pan: reserved pasta water, lime juice, Alfredo, peas, bell pepper, and ¼ cup cilantro; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until hot and peas are tender.

  11. Return chicken to pan and add pasta; toss to coat.

  12. Divide chicken and pasta between 4 serving dishes; top with even amounts salsa, cheese, and remaining ¼ cup cilantro.

  13. Serve.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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