Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Cilantro Chicken Pasta



Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts-grilled
1 packages pasta-cooked(i used tri colored penne, which was fun and colorful!)
3 jalapenos
bunch of fresh cilantro
1 package baby tomatoes
1 package sharp cheese
1 garlic clove
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
juice of 2 limes
2 avocados
salt
pepper

Directions:

1. grill seasoned chicken
2. boil and drain noodles along with a tbsp of olive oil and a tbsp of salt
3. pour noodles in a HUGE mixing bowl or serving platter.
4. while noodles cool, blend these things in a food processor:
-jalapenos(cut in half and take out seeds)
-lime juice
- half a bushel of fresh cilantro
- fresh garlic
-oil and vinegar
-tbsp salt

5. put this blended mixture on noodles.
6. add regular salt and pepper to taste if needed
7. add a package of cut baby tomatoes, grilled chopped chicken, and a package of sharp cheese
8. add sliced up avocado
9. MIX it up!
10. let sit in the fridge for a little bit if possible. serve cold.

Enjoy! The flavor is distinct and strong. The texture of the chopped jalapenos isn't my favorite. But all in all it was a great meal with PLENTY of left overs.

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