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Simple Creamy Avocado Pasta with Chicken - constantrecipes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful pasta dish combining creamy avocado, tender chicken, and fresh herbs for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

pasta

  • 10 oz pasta (e.g., Barilla linguine)

cooked chicken breast

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)

red pepper flakes

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

pasta water

  • 1 1/4 cups pasta water

ripe avocado

  • 1 large ripe avocado (must be very ripe for creaminess)

fresh basil leaves

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

fresh parsley leaves

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

scallions

  • 2 scallions (sliced)

garlic cloves

  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced

lemon juice

  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

grated parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (Kraft shredded)

extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

sea salt

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

rocket leaves

  • rocket leaves

sourdough bread

  • sourdough bread

cherry tomatoes

  • cherry tomatoes, halved (for a burst of sweetness)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then reserve 1 1/4 cups of pasta water and drain.
  • In a blender, combine avocado, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings; blend until smooth.
  • Mix the blended sauce with cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired creaminess.
  • Stir in cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and scallions; top with parmesan and rocket leaves.
  • Serve with sliced sourdough bread on the side.

Notes

Use very ripe avocado for best creaminess and flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado, Chicken, Pasta