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Creamy avocado pasta with grilled chicken on a white dinner bowl
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Avocado Pasta With Chicken

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian Inspired
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 621kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for the chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (for the chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 oz penne pasta or other pasta(See Notes 1)
  • 2 avocados ripe
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice plus zest if you like a tangy kick
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (or parsley)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional/adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for the sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (for the sauce)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved(optional)

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Place a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken for 6 minutes each side or until its cooked thoroughly.
  • Then slice them into thin strips, and set aside.
  • Next, cook the pasta as per package's instruction. Drain it and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, scoop out the avocado flesh.
  • To a blender jar/food processor, add avocado flesh, garlic, lemon juice, basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy(if the texture feels too thick, add little water).
  • To a large mixing bowl, add hot pasta, chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, and the avocado sauce.
  • Toss them together. And Enjoy!!

Notes

  1. You can swap penne with whole-grain or chickpea pasta.
  2. Adjust heat by reducing or skipping crushed red pepper for a mild flavor, or add extra flakes or fresh jalapeños for more spice.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 2 days; stir before serving as the avocado darkens slightly.
  4. Avoid freezing or reheating, as the avocado sauce loses its freshness and creamy texture after thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg