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Zesty Pasta Con Pollo with Garlic, Tomato, and Fresh Cilantro

Seared chicken and pasta tossed in a garlicky tomato sauce with fresh lime and cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 oz penne
2 large chicken breasts, sliced
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 Large deep skillet
  • pair of tongs

Method
 

Boil penne al dente; reserve pasta water.
    Sear seasoned chicken strips until golden; set aside.
      Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
        Bloom garlic.
          Add diced tomatoes and broth; simmer.
            Nestle chicken back into the sauce.
              Toss in pasta, coating fully in the sauce.
                Fold in chopped cilantro.
                  Squeeze lime juice over, garnish, and serve immediately.