Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spicy Wings
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spicy Wings
Ingredients
For the Creamy Chicken Pasta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 700 grams chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 600 ml double cream
- 80 grams tomato puree, for the pasta sauce
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 100 grams Cheddar cheese
Seasonings for Chicken Breast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree
For the Spicy Wings
- 700 grams chicken wings
Seasonings for Chicken Wings
- 3 tablespoons green yogurt
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tandoori powder
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Garnish for Pasta
- as needed mixed herbs
- as needed chilli oil
Instructions
- 1
Place the 700 grams of chicken wings into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of green yogurt, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of tandoori powder, 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the chicken wings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix well to coat the wings thoroughly with the marinade. Cook the marinated chicken wings in an air fryer.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180
- 3
Air fry the chicken wings at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180
- 4
While the wings are cooking, prepare the chicken breast for the pasta. Cut the 700 grams of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, add the chicken pieces, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, and 3 tablespoons of tomato puree. Mix well to season the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the penne pasta. Cook the 250 grams of penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 100
- 6
In a large pan, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and heat on high. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to soften and slightly brown.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the seasoned chicken breast to the pan with the onions. Cook for 5 minutes on a medium/high heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Pour in the 600 ml of double cream, mix well, and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Stir in the 80 grams of tomato puree (for the pasta sauce) and mix thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Drain the cooked penne pasta and add it to the pan with the creamy chicken sauce. Add the 100 grams of Cheddar cheese and mix everything together until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve the creamy chicken pasta immediately, garnished with mixed herbs and a drizzle of chilli oil, if desired. Serve alongside the spicy air-fried chicken wings.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spicy Wings
For the Creamy Chicken Pasta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 700 grams chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 600 ml double cream
- 80 grams tomato puree, for the pasta sauce
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 100 grams Cheddar cheese
Seasonings for Chicken Breast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree
For the Spicy Wings
- 700 grams chicken wings
Seasonings for Chicken Wings
- 3 tablespoons green yogurt
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tandoori powder
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Garnish for Pasta
- as needed mixed herbs
- as needed chilli oil
Instructions
- 1
Place the 700 grams of chicken wings into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of green yogurt, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of tandoori powder, 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the chicken wings.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix well to coat the wings thoroughly with the marinade. Cook the marinated chicken wings in an air fryer.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180 - 3
Air fry the chicken wings at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180 - 4
While the wings are cooking, prepare the chicken breast for the pasta. Cut the 700 grams of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, add the chicken pieces, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, and 3 tablespoons of tomato puree. Mix well to season the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the penne pasta. Cook the 250 grams of penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 100 - 6
In a large pan, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and heat on high. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to soften and slightly brown.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the seasoned chicken breast to the pan with the onions. Cook for 5 minutes on a medium/high heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Pour in the 600 ml of double cream, mix well, and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Stir in the 80 grams of tomato puree (for the pasta sauce) and mix thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Drain the cooked penne pasta and add it to the pan with the creamy chicken sauce. Add the 100 grams of Cheddar cheese and mix everything together until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve the creamy chicken pasta immediately, garnished with mixed herbs and a drizzle of chilli oil, if desired. Serve alongside the spicy air-fried chicken wings.