# High Protein Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta

This recipe is for a high protein, creamy, spicy chicken pasta dish that is easy to make and perfect for meal prepping.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 8 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 650 g chicken breast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cooking spray
- 300 g penne pasta
- 15 g light butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 200 ml light evaporated milk
- 120 ml chicken stock
- 100 g tomato sauce
- 80 g light cream cheese
- 80 ml pasta water
- 40 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 parsley

## Instructions

1. Dice chicken breast into cubes. Add garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until fully coated.
2. Boil penne pasta in salted water and reserve some pasta water for the sauce.
3. Cook chicken in a pan sprayed with cooking spray until golden brown and tender. Set aside.
4. Melt light butter in a pan. Add garlic and chili flakes, stir until fragrant.
5. Add evaporated milk, chicken stock, tomato sauce, light cream cheese, and pasta water. Let it melt completely.
6. Add grated Parmesan, paprika, and salt to taste. Stir on low heat until the sauce thickens.
7. Add back the cooked chicken and drained pasta. Mix together until rich and creamy.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- pot
- measuring cups
- spatula
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCW5EHIty1o/?igsh=MXJuNnJrOHBxaWh2cA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/afd196b5-8261-4c86-a00f-64a4fda29937
- Extracted: 2025-05-02

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