# Spicy Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This recipe shows how to make a creamy, cheesy, protein-packed, and lower-calorie spicy chicken Alfredo pasta in 20 minutes.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0 boiling water
- 1 tsp salt
- 170 g pasta
- 0.33 cup pasta water
- 400 g chicken breast
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 0.75 cup milk
- 0.33 cup pasta water
- 0.33 cup light mozzarella
- 0.25 cup light parmesan
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese
- 0.25 cup parsley

## Instructions

1. Boil water, add salt, and cook 170g pasta for 7 minutes. Save 1/3 cup of pasta water.
2. Cut 400g chicken breast into cubes and season with 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp each of salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and italian seasoning.
3. Cook the chicken in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes.
4. Add 3/4 cup milk and 1/3 cup pasta water to the pan.
5. Add 1/3 cup light mozzarella, 1/4 cup light parmesan, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp italian seasoning, and 1 tsp chili flakes. Cook until thickened.
6. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- tongs
- fork

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGLnP3fgILV/?igsh=OG43enZjeHAxN2xo
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/72b19ea1-9d6f-433c-a7c2-088a28b81c94
- Extracted: 2025-04-23

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