Creamy Chick’n and Corn Pasta
Serving Size 4
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- 10 oz farfalle bow-tie pasta
- ½ cup vegan Parmesan cheese, room temperature
- 1 package Nasoya Kung Pao Chick’n
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups corn kernels cooked (4 corn ears – corn on the cob)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup bacon bits
- fresh marjoram (for garnish)
- fresh cracked black pepper for garnish
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Heat Chick’n according to package instructions.
- To a skillet, add corn kernels, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Stir and cook for 3 minutes to blend flavors. Remove half of the corn kernels to a separate plate. Add 1 cup coconut milk to the skillet with the remaining corn. Bring to a simmer. Add the vegan parmesan and stir on low heat until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the pasta salad – add pasta to the sauce, add cooked chicken, top with bacon bits and remaining corn. Top with fresh marjoram.