Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bell Pepper Sauce 🍝🍗
A hearty, creamy, and flavorful dish, this pasta with tender chicken and a rich bell pepper sauce is the ultimate comfort food!
📌 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🍝 300g pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
🍗 400g chicken breast (cubed)
🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🌶️ 2 bell peppers (red & yellow), sliced
🥄 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
🥄 2 tbsp tomato paste
🥛 200ml heavy cream
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
🍋 1 tsp lemon juice
🧈 2 tbsp butter or oil, for frying
🌿 Fresh parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
• Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and paprika powder.
3️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
• Heat butter or oil in a large pan.
• Add chicken and sear until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers for about 5–7 minutes until soft.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce
• Stir in tomato paste and let it cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in heavy cream and mix well.
• Return the chicken to the pan and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
5️⃣ Combine & Serve
• Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together.
• Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!
💡 Tips & Variations
✅ Extra Creamy? Add cream cheese or mascarpone for a richer sauce.
🌶️ Spicy Kick? Stir in chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
🥦 More Veggies? Try adding spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
🧀 Cheese Lover? Top with grated Parmesan before serving.
⏳ Cooking Time
• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cooking: 20 minutes
• Total: 30 minutes
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
• Calories: ~500 kcal
• Carbs: 55g
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 15g
🧐 FAQs
- Can I use different pasta?
Yes! This dish works well with penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine.
- Can I make it dairy-free?
Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and use olive oil instead of butter.
- How long does it keep?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your creamy chicken pasta with bell pepper sauce—a delicious, quick, and easy meal for any day! 🍝✨