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Smoked Paprika Chicken Pasta

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This smoked paprika chicken pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender paprika-coated chicken, a touch of spice, and rich cream sauce tossed with hearty pasta—perfect for quick weeknight meals.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 250 g chicken breast, diced
  • 4 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon dried chilli flakes
  • 2 tablespoons passata
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 300 ml double cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 300 g tubed pasta such as rigatoni or penne

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with smoked paprika until combined.
  2. Add diced chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
  5. Stir in dried chilli flakes and tomato puree. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the paprika-coated chicken and passata. Stir and cook until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Add halved cherry tomatoes and continue cooking for 10–12 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  8. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
  9. Add double cream and reserved pasta water to the chicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until creamy.
  10. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, mixing until pasta is well coated.
  11. Stir in grated cheddar and chopped fresh basil just before serving.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
  • Adjust chilli flakes for more or less heat.
  • Reserve pasta water to help emulsify and thicken the sauce.
  • For a lighter version, substitute part of the cream with milk.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.

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