Bell Pepper Trio Linguine with Grilled Chicken
Serving Size: Â 4-6
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle's Bell Pepper Trio Linguine
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 large bell peppers
1 lb. tomatillos, husked
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 serrano chile pepper, minced
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups water
Instructions:Â
- Preheat grill to medium high and boil water for pasta.
- To create seasoning mixture, add together 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. garlic powder, 1 tbsp. onion powder, 1 tbsp. red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp. oregano, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. cumin, salt and pepper. Whisk together oil, lime juice, and seasoning mix in a small bowl.
- Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag with seasoning mixture and massage seasoning into chicken until evenly covered.
- Cut peppers in half, core and brush with oil. Oil grill grates. Grill the peppers (skin side down) 4-5 minutes or until blackened and blistered. Remove peppers to plate, and cover. Grill the seasoned chicken for 5-6 minutes or until the juice run clear.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- To create the salsa verde, place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and serrano pepper into a saucepan. Season with 2 tbsp. cilantro, 1 tbsp. oregano, 1/2 tsp. cumin, and salt; pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a blender, carefully purée the tomatillos and water in batches until smooth.
- Cut chicken into thin strips. Peel peppers and cut into strips. Add chicken and peppers to large bowl. Add drained beans, salsa verde, and 1 tbsp. cilantro. Mix well.
- Drain pasta and immediately toss with chicken mixture and serve. Enjoy!
