Spicy Kimchi Chicken Rotini

Korean cuisine meets Italian cuisine in this spicy kimchi and chicken rotini recipe that is quick and easy to prepare for a weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup diced white onion
• 1 cup chopped kimchi
• 1 tablespoon red chile paste
• ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
• 1 (12 ounce) box whole wheat rotini pasta
• 2 cups garlic mushroom marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Bring marinara sauce to a simmer in a saucepan. Add kimchi, chicken, onion, and red chile paste; stir until completely mixed and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mix butter into pasta and toss to coat. Pour marinara sauce over pasta and top with scallions.