Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken with Pasta

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Lean chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce seasoned with lime and cilantro, then served over whole wheat pasta.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 ounces dried whole wheat linguine or spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3 shallots, finely chopped (6 Tablespoons)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size strips
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
¼ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel
½ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro, divided
1 sprig Fresh cilantro sprigs
4 wedges Lime wedges

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any salt called for on package. Drain pasta; set aside.
Meanwhile, in an extra-large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, and crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle chicken breast strips with black pepper; add to skillet. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate; cover with foil and keep warm.
Whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the lime juice into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of the skillet. Add cooked pasta; toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, yogurt, and lime peel; add to the skillet. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the snipped cilantro and the cooked chicken. Heat through. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup snipped cilantro. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs and/or lime wedges.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
11g	Fat
27g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cup
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 30g	61%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Vitamin A 200IU	4%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Folate 12mcg	3%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 57mg	14%
Potassium 417mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Creamy Coconut Lime Chicken with Pasta

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