This quick chicken pasta recipe is a simple and tasty dinner idea for busy days. It is creamy, filling and made with basic ingredients that are easy to find at home. The combination of tender chicken, pasta and creamy sauce makes it a family-friendly meal.
You can make this recipe for lunch, dinner, meal prep or a quick weekend comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups boiled pasta
- 1 cup boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cream
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup grated cheese
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and keep it aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic paste and cook for a few seconds.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, black pepper and chili flakes. Cook until the chicken is fully done.
- Add milk and cream. Mix well and let the sauce cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add boiled pasta and mix everything together.
- Add grated cheese and oregano. Cook for another minute until the pasta becomes creamy.
- Serve hot with extra cheese or chili flakes on top.
Tips
- Do not overboil the pasta.
- Add milk slowly to control the sauce thickness.
- You can add capsicum, mushrooms or sweet corn.
- Use leftover chicken to make it even quicker.
