Transform your leftover chicken into a comforting and flavourful meal with this creamy chicken and pepper pasta! It’s packed with tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, a perfect blend of spices, and a creamy, tangy sauce made with cream cheese and tomatoes, this dish is as simple as it is satisfying.

It’s the ultimate quick dinner option for busy nights or when you’re craving something hearty and delicious. Pair it with your favourite pasta, and you’ve got a meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

This recipe uses leftover cooked chicken, however, you can cook raw chicken before making this recipe. Simply add another 10 minutes onto the cooking time.

So, are you ready to whip up this crowd-pleaser? Then, let’s get started!

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The Best Creamy Chicken and Pepper Pasta Recipe

Creamy chicken and pepper pasta. Made with leftover chicken, peppers, onion, spice, chopped tomatoes and cream cheese.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

• 200g Penne pasta
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Small red onion (sliced)
• 1 Red pepper (sliced)
• Chicken breast (cooked)
• 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tbsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp Garlic granules
• 1/4 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Tomato puree
• 400g Chopped tomatoes
• 200ml Chicken stock
• 2 tbsp Cream cheese
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

 

• Cook the penne pasta according to packet instructions (around 9-12 minutes). Drain when cooked but keep a splash of pasta water aside.
• Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large saucepan and heat to medium-high. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 2-4 minutes until starting to soften, stirring frequently. Pull the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces and add to the pan. Then, add the cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic granules and paprika. Cook for a further minute, stirring constantly.
• Next, add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the pasta to the sauce and the splash of pasta water you saved. Warm the pasta through for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese. Stir until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with fresh parsley and enjoy.

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