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Spicy Chicken Pasta
This spicy chicken pasta style. This juicy moist chicken-that’s mildly hot in a creamy yogurt sauce is ready under 30 minutes effortlessly.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Servings
Calories
570
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
For marinating the chicken
1
chicken thigh
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1
tablespoon
olive oil
½
teaspoon
salt
For the sauce
6
ounces
cooked pasta
/3 cups uncooked pasta
2
tablespoon
olive oil
1
onion
medium sized roughly chopped
1
jalapeno pepper
10
oz
diced tomatoes
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1
cup
chicken stock
½
teaspoon
salt
¼
cup
Greek yogurt
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
Instructions
Marinating the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, add chicken thigh, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and salt.
Toss it until the spices coats the chicken well.
Set aside for 20 minutes to get marinated.
Cook the pasta
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
Cook the chicken
Place a skillet over the medium heat, add olive oil and the marinated chicken thigh.
Cook by flipping occasionaly-for 12-14 minutes or until the center is thoroughly cooked.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cut into strips.
Make the sauce
Over medium heat, in the same pan add olive oil, jalapeno pepper, and chopped onion.
Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Then add diced tomato along with the liquid, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne powder, chicken stock, ground cumin, and salt.
Bring it to boil, and cook until the sauce thickens.
Add cooked pasta and the chicken strips.
And toss until the sauce coats each pasta well.
And finally sprinkle chopped cilantro as garnishing. Enjoy!!
Notes
Adjust the heat by reducing red pepper flakes or using milder peppers like bell peppers.
Store the leftover pasta in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water to retain its moisture.
Nutrition
Calories:
570
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
22
g
|
Fat:
34
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
20
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
60
mg
|
Sodium:
1429
mg
|
Potassium:
778
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
1299
IU
|
Vitamin C:
27
mg
|
Calcium:
118
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg