Peri-Peri Chicken Pasta: Easy Homemade Flavor Explosion
Experience a delightful blend of flavors with this easy Peri-Peri Chicken Pasta recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped red bell pepper and sliced chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the peri-peri sauce and heavy cream. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add extra peri-peri sauce during cooking.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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