Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta

Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta

A tasty chicken pasta in a creamy peri peri sauce!

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ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• 1 cup peri peri sauce (link)
• 1 cup cream (or milk or almond milk or coconut milk)
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
• 4 ounces baby spinach (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Start cooking the pasta as directed, reserving some of the cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 5-8, minutes.
4. Add the garlic and tomato paste, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add the peri peri sauce and cream, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Reduce the heat, add the parmesan, mix and let the cheese melt into the sauce.
7. Add the spinach, mix and let the spinach wilt.
8. Mix in tha pasta along with enough of the reserved cooking water to get the sauce to the desired consistency.
9. Mix in the lemon juice and parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 556, Fat 16g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 156mg, Sodium 739mg, Carbs 43g (Fiber 9g, Sugars 7g), Protein 59g

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