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Cheesy Chicken Pasta

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A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with tender chicken that's perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 250 g Pasta (uncooked) Choose your favorite pasta type.
  • 275 g Chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces) Substitute with shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Oil For sautéing.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Adds flavor to the dish.
  • 130 ml Milk Use whole milk for creamier texture.
  • 110 ml Double Cream Ensure to use full-fat cream.
  • 100 g Mozzarella Cheese (plus extra for topping) Melted mozzarella gives a great texture.
  • 100-120 ml Pasta Water (reserved from boiling pasta) Adjust amount based on desired sauce consistency.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • 1 tsp Chili Sauce or Sriracha Optional for spice.
Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large pan, heat the oil and sauté the minced garlic until light golden brown.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn white and are cooked through.
  4. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, red chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and oregano. Mix well.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and sriracha, cooking for about 1 minute.
  6. Add milk and double cream, simmering over medium-high heat until bubbling, stirring constantly.
  7. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  8. Pour in the reserved pasta water, stirring well, and bring to a boil for a couple of minutes.
  9. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated. Top with extra cheese if desired.
  10. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with a crisp side salad or garlic bread. Best to eat fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
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