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Easy Paprika Chicken Pasta

Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy paprika chicken pasta recipe is tasty, hearty, and best of all, ready in just 30 minutes!
Course Pasta
Cuisine Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 699kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Pasta Pan
  • Shallow Casserole
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 250 g Pasta use a short pasta like penne or rigatoni
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Chicken Breasts cut into bitesize pieces
  • 4 Streaky Bacon Rashers chopped into small pieces
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 100 ml Dry White Wine
  • 1 tablespoon Plain Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Granules
  • 500 ml Chicken Stock
  • 150 ml Double Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice from a fresh lemon
  • 50 g Parmesan grated
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to season

Instructions

  • Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. 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.
    2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Chicken Breasts, 4 Streaky Bacon Rashers
  • Turn down the heat to medium and add the chopped garlic cloves. Stir for one minute.
    2 Garlic Cloves
  • Pour in the wine and cook until nearly evaporated (it should only take a minute or two).
    100 ml Dry White Wine
  • Add the flour, hot and smoked paprika and garlic granules and stir for one minute.
    1 tablespoon Plain Flour, 1 teaspoon Hot Paprika, 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Garlic Granules
  • 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

Variations:
  • Like it hot? Add a chopped red chilli at the same time as the fresh garlic.
  • Try using cubed pork or turkey instead of chicken.
  • Make it vegetarian by using Quorn pieces in place of the chicken and omitting the bacon.
  • Up the veggies by adding frozen sweetcorn and peas to the dish, 5 minutes before serving.
  • Use fresh basil or oregano to garnish, rather than parsley, or why not try a combination of all 3 herbs?
 
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Paprika Chicken Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
699
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
189
mg
63
%
Sodium
 
543
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
814
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
54
g
18
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
 
1387
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
215
mg
22
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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