Chicken, lime and chilli penne

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 350g dried mini penne rigate pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 small red chillies, deseeded, finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (see tip)
• 1 teaspoon finely-grated lime rind
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chilli, garlic and green onions. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add chicken, lime rind, juice and pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Add coriander. Toss to combine. Serve.

Notes

• You will need 1 small barbecued chicken for this recipe.

Source

Super Food Ideas – December 2007, Page 84