Spicy Chicken Orecchiette

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Cute orecchiette pasta with fresh vegetables, grilled pulled chicken, and lots of spice. Delicious!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 cup uncooked orecchiette pasta

  • 1 cup tomato pasta sauce

  • ½ cup broccolini, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • ½ (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained

  • cup sliced portobello mushrooms

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Grill chicken breast halves until they show dark grill marks and are no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Let the chicken breasts cool, then place into a bowl and coarsely shred with 2 forks.

  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orecchiette pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot.

  4. Stir chicken breast meat, pasta sauce, broccolini, stewed tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, garlic, and red pepper flakes into the cooked pasta. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms and broccolini are cooked through and tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223 Calories
4g Fat
30g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 512mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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