Easy Thai Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 52 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 lb linguine
• 1/3 cup sesame oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot combination thawed

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, cook the linguine by following the package directions; rinse and drain; set aside.
• 2 in the same large pot, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
• 3 over medium-high heat, saute the chicken for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
• 4 in a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, cream, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, 1/3 cup sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and red pepper; set aside.
• 5 add the vegetables to the pot with the chicken; saute 4-5 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• 6 add the cooked linguine and peanut butter mixture to the pot; toss until coated.
• 7 lower heat and cook 3-5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated but do not boil.