Rainforest Chicken and Pasta

A vibrant and exotic pasta dish featuring chicken breast tossed with tropical fruits, nuts, and a light, creamy citrus sauce. The combination of savory poultry and sweet fruit reflects the lush flavors of a tropical landscape. It’s a creative and colorful meal that offers a unique, sophisticated taste experience for adventurous eaters.

Prep 11 minCook 34 minTotal 45 minUpdated Jul 3, 202645 minLow Carb

A vibrant and exotic pasta dish featuring chicken breast tossed with tropical fruits, nuts, and a light, creamy citrus sauce. The combination of savory poultry and sweet fruit reflects the lush flavors of a tropical landscape. It’s a creative and colorful meal that offers a unique, sophisticated taste experience for adventurous eaters.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Salt
  • 1/2 medium Red Pepper
  • 1 oz Chicken Breast Half, skinless boneless
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Corn Kernel
  • 1 medium Grape Tomato
  • 35.5 g Green Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fettuccini Pasta
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. Stir together the paprika, garlic powder, onion salt, and red pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning, and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the corn, grape tomatoes, and green onions until the tomatoes are soft and begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. Grill the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and shows grill marks, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the grilled chicken breasts to a platter and allow to stand about 5 minutes.
  5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  6. Combine the fettuccini, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and any juices from the chicken in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly. Slice the chicken diagonally across the grain. Divide the pasta between 4 plates and top each plate with sliced chicken and corn-tomato mixture.

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