Spicy Garlic Chicken Pasta

25 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta in boiling water with salt for 7 minutes.
  2. 2Save 1/3 cup of pasta water.
  3. 3Drain the pasta and set aside.
  4. 4In a bowl, add cubed chicken breast.
  5. 5Add 1 tsp of olive oil to the chicken.
  6. 6Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  7. 7Mix the chicken well.
  8. 8Add the seasoned chicken to a hot pan.
  9. 9Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes.
  10. 10Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  11. 11Add a bit of olive oil to the pan.
  12. 12Add 1/2 finely chopped onion to the pan.
  13. 13Add 5 cloves of minced garlic to the pan.
  14. 14Add chili flakes to the pan.
  15. 15Toast the ingredients in the pan for a few minutes.
  16. 16Add 1/4 cup of tomato paste to the pan.
  17. 17Add 2 tbsp of light cream cheese to the pan.
  18. 18Add a drizzle of honey to the pan.
  19. 19Add 1/3 cup of pasta water to the pan.
  20. 20Mix the sauce until creamy.
  21. 21Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the pan with the sauce.
  22. 22Mix everything well.
  23. 23Optionally, add spinach and mix until wilted.

Ingredients

  • 212.5 g Pasta
  • Salt
  • 5 cubed Chicken Breast
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • 2.5 tsp Olive Oil
  • 0.62 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1.25 finely chopped Onion
  • 12.5 minced Garlic Cloves
  • 2.5 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 0.62 cup Tomato Paste
  • 5 tbsp Light Cream Cheese
  • 2.5 tsp Honey
  • 0.83 cup Pasta Water
  • Spinach

Equipment

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Tips

  • When mixing the sauce, immediately turn the heat to low so you don’t burn it.
  • You may use any type of pasta that fits into your calorie goals.