Bang Bang Chicken Pasta
A creamy and spicy chicken pasta dish that is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 small onion, halved and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tsp sriracha sauce adjust for spice preference
- 0.25 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 0.25 cup low-fat cream cheese
- 300 g uncooked spaghetti
- 1 small fresh chopped parsley or cilantro optional
Instructions
- Heat a deep frying pan over medium-high heat and spray with oil.
- Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add to the pan and cook until lightly browned.
- Spray the pan with more oil and add the onion with a splash of stock to deglaze.
- Cook the onion until translucent, then add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the zucchini and red pepper, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the remaining stock, and simmer to reduce slightly.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Stir in the sriracha sauce, followed by the cooked pasta, cream cheese, and sweet chili sauce.
- Toss everything together until the sauce is creamy and velvety.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha sauce. You can also add more vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition.