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Easy Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, a spicy creamy sauce, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 250 g rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 g unsalted butter
- 350 g chicken breast, diced
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 250 ml chicken stock
- 75 g cream cheese
- 30 g grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water; reserve some water, then drain.
- Sauté chicken in oil and butter until golden, then add shallot and garlic; cook briefly.
- Add spices and tomato paste, then pour in chicken stock and simmer. Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine pasta with sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Stir in parmesan and parsley, then serve.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust spice levels to taste.