This pasta dish boasts tender penne pasta tossed in a rich and delicious tomato & crème fraîche sauce laden with spiced chicken. Sprinkled with grated Italian-style hard cheese and fresh oregano, you’ll have yourself a restaurant quality meal in no time!
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pasta
with Italian-style hard cheese & balsamic reduction
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Balsamic Reduction
- Chicken
- Chicken Spice
- Creme Fraiche
- Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets
- Fresh Oregano
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Lemon Juice
- Onion
- Onions
- Penne Pasta
- Spinach
- Tomato Paste
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
PENNE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 100ml of pasta water, and toss through a small drizzle of olive oil.
SPICED Chicken
Put ½ the Chicken spice into a bowl and combine with a small drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and roughly slice. Toss the chicken through the spice mixture and set aside.
FRY IT
Place a pan, large enough for the pasta, over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken until golden and cooked through, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the remaining Chicken spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
THE SAUCE
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Stir through the rinsed Spinach leaves until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cooked Chicken, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.
BELLISSIMA!
Plate up a hearty plate of the creamy Chicken pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction (to taste) to finish. Buon Appetito!
PENNE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 150ml of pasta water, and toss through a small drizzle of olive oil.
SPICED Chicken
Put ½ the Chicken spice into a bowl and combine with a small drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and roughly slice. Toss the chicken through the spice mixture and set aside.
FRY IT
Place a pan, large enough for the pasta, over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken until golden and cooked through, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the remaining Chicken spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
THE SAUCE
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Stir through the rinsed Spinach leaves until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cooked Chicken, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.
BELLISSIMA!
Plate up a hearty plate of the creamy Chicken pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction (to taste) to finish. Buon Appetito!
PENNE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 200ml of pasta water, and toss through a small drizzle of olive oil.
SPICED Chicken
Put ½ the Chicken spice into a bowl and combine with a small drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and roughly slice. Toss the chicken through the spice mixture and set aside.
FRY IT
Place a pan, large enough for the pasta, over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken until golden and cooked through, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the remaining Chicken spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
THE SAUCE
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Stir through the rinsed Spinach leaves until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cooked Chicken, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.
BELLISSIMA!
Plate up a hearty plate of the creamy Chicken pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction (to taste) to finish. Buon Appetito!
PENNE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 250ml of pasta water, and toss through a small drizzle of olive oil.
SPICED Chicken
Put ½ the Chicken spice into a bowl and combine with a small drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and roughly slice. Toss the chicken through the spice mixture and set aside.
FRY IT
Place a pan, large enough for the pasta, over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken until golden and cooked through, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
AROMATICS
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the remaining Chicken spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
THE SAUCE
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Stir through the rinsed Spinach leaves until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cooked Chicken, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning.
BELLISSIMA!
Plate up a hearty plate of the creamy Chicken pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction (to taste) to finish. Buon Appetito!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Chicken Pasta?
The preparation time for Creamy Chicken Pasta with Italian-style hard cheese & balsamic reduction is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Chicken Pasta with Italian-style hard cheese & balsamic reduction?
The total time required to make Creamy Chicken Pasta with Italian-style hard cheese & balsamic reduction is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Chicken Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Chicken Pasta?
Balsamic Reduction, Chicken, Chicken Spice, Creme Fraiche, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Onion, Onions, Penne Pasta, Spinach, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Chicken Pasta?
Calories: 1131, Carbs: 132 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 70.3 grams, Sugar: 25.3 grams, Salt: 711 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Chicken Pasta?
PENNE PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 150ml of pasta water, and toss through a small drizzle of olive oil. SPICED CHICKEN: Put ½ the chicken spice into a bowl and combine with a small drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and roughly slice. Toss the chicken through the spice mixture and set aside. FRY IT: Place a pan, large enough for the pasta, over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. AROMATICS: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the remaining chicken spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). THE SAUCE: Once the garlic is fragrant, add the tomato paste, the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and the crème fraîche to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly. Stir through the rinsed spinach leaves until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cooked chicken, ½ the grated cheese, ½ the chopped oregano, the cooked pasta, and seasoning. BELLISSIMA!: Plate up a hearty plate of the creamy chicken pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining oregano and grated cheese. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction (to taste) to finish. Buon Appetito!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Chicken Pasta?
Balsamic Reduction, Chicken, Chicken Spice, Creme Fraiche, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Onion, Onions, Penne Pasta, Spinach, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Creamy Chicken Pasta have?
1131 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Chicken Pasta have?
grams
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