Peri Peri Chicken Pasta
Serves 2
Directions
- 1Slice the chicken breast.
- 2Season with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chilli flakes, salt, pepper and olive oil.
- 3Mix until the color changes.
- 4Cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden brown.
- 5Set the chicken aside.
- 6Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the pan.
- 7Cook for a minute before adding tomato paste, low fat milk, light cream cheese, pasta water and peri peri sauce.
- 8Mix until thickened and creamy.
- 9Add seasoning and fresh parsley.
- 10Add cooked pasta.
- 11Give it a final mix.
- 12Garnish and serve.
Ingredients
- 350 g Raw Chicken Breast
- 0.5 tbsp Oregano
- 0.5 tbsp Paprika
- 0.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 0.25 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 112.5 g uncooked Penne Pasta
- 250 g cooked Pasta
- 0.5 chopped Onion
- 0.5 Bell Pepper
- 50 g Tomato Paste
- 100 ml Skimmed Milk
- 50 g Light Cream Cheese
- 50 ml Pasta Water
- 40 g Nando’s Peri Peri Sauce
- Extra Seasoning
- Fresh Parsley
Equipment
pan
Tips
- Season the chicken on both sides. You can use cubed chicken breast instead
- Cook on medium low heat for 3-4 minutes each side
- When making the sauce, turn the heat down or off and add all the ingredients. Then turn it back on low heat and use a whisk to stir gently till thick and creamy. You don’t want the sauce to split