Chimichurri Chicken Pasta

Chimichurri Chicken Pasta

easy 35 minutes

with zucchini, swiss chard, lemon and capers

Ingredients

  • Chicken Thighs
  • Zucchini(s)
  • Swiss Chard
  • Garlic Clove(s)
  • Coriander and Parsley
  • Spice Mix(chili flakes,dried oregano)
  • Lemon
  • Capers
  • Spaghetti

Necessary elements

pans,pot, strainer, bowl, hand blender

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1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Thinly slice the Swiss chard leaves. Cut the zucchini into thin strips or small cubes. Zest the lemon.

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2. Cook the pasta 8-10 minutes until tender. Keep 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Drain.

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3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the thighs 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through.

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4. Add the herbs, garlic, spices, (Spicy, to taste), lemon zest and juice and 1/3 cup of oil in a container. Reduce to a sauce using a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Children are often interested in seeing a blender in action, take the opportunity to show them the ingredients that go into the sauce, they will be curious to give it a taste.

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5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the zucchini 4-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Add the capers and Swiss chard and cook for 3 minutes. Add the pasta, cooking water and a drizzle of olive oil and cook for 2-3 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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6. Slice the chicken and serve over the pasta. Garnish with the chimichurri sauce. Bon appétit!