A quick and creamy paprika chicken pasta that’s packed with smoky flavour and ready in just 30 minutes. With tender chicken, a rich parmesan sauce, and 42g of protein per serving, it’s a satisfying, fuss-free dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve some pasta cooking water, drain and set aside..
250 g Pasta
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a shallow casserole or frying pan and fry the chicken pieces and bacon for 3 minutes on a high heat, stirring all the time.
Pour in the stock and cream, give everything a good mix and simmer on a low to medium heat for ten minutes. After ten minutes stir through the lemon juice.
500 ml Chicken Stock, 150 ml Double Cream, 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Add the cooked pasta, half the grated cheese and half the chopped parsley and stir to combine.
50 g Parmesan, 2 tablespoon Parsley, Salt and Pepper to season
Season and serve with the remaining Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Use both smoked and hot paprika for the best balance of smoky flavour and gentle heat
Freshly grated parmesan melts better and gives a smoother, richer sauce
Reserve a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed
Add the lemon juice at the end to brighten and balance the creamy sauce