Spicy Chicken and Pasta Skillet
A savory one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, pasta, and a bold blend of spices, all simmered together in a creamy sauce.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 1.5lbsChicken Breast, cubed
- 1cupMilk
- 1Egg
- 8ozPenne Pasta
- 1mediumCucumber, diced
- 1tspPaprika
- 1tspChili Powder
- 1cupRice
- 1cupYogurt
- 1cupGouda Cheese, shredded
- 3clovesGarlic, minced
- 2tbspHerbs, chopped
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly browned.
7mmedium-high heat - 2
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 3
Stir in the paprika, chili powder, and 1/4 cup of the milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
3mmedium heat - 4
Add the uncooked penne pasta, the remaining milk, and 1 cup of water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
15mmedium-low heat - 5
Remove the lid, stir in the diced cucumber, yogurt, and shredded Gouda cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened.
3mmedium heat - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped herbs. Serve the spicy chicken and pasta skillet hot.
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