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A generous bowl of rigatoni coated in creamy orange sauce is topped with juicy sliced chicken, fresh chives, chili flakes, and a shower of parmesan.
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Spicy Creamy Chicken Pasta

Rich, creamy, and with just the right amount of heat, this spicy chicken pasta uses a mix gochujang and tomato paste for the sauce base for an Asian-fusion take on vodka pasta
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Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Italian, Korean
Keyword: Creamy Gochujang, Creamy Gochujang Pasta, Creamy Gochujang Sauce, Creamy Noodles, Creamy Pasta, Creamy Spicy Noodles, Creamy Spicy Pasta, Creamy Spicy Sauce, Easy Weeknight Chicken, Gochujang Pasta, Spicy Creamy Chicken Pasta, Spicy Vodka Sauce, Vodka Pasta, Weeknight Chicken Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp neutral oil

Sauce

  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 oz pasta of choice
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp vodka optional
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese to finish

Optional Garnishes

  • Chili flakes
  • Extra parmesan
  • Chives

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a bit of neutral oil for 15 minutes.
  • Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Boil the pasta one minute before al dente and reserve some pasta water.
  • Heat a pan with oil and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add garlic and onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and gochujang and cook for another minute to cook off the bitterness.
  • Pour in the optional vodka and cook for another minute, then add heavy cream and stir. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Add the chicken back in and coat it in the sauce, then remove it again before tossing in the pasta and a splash of pasta water. Stir until glossy, then finish with parmesan.
  • Slice the chicken and serve it over the pasta. Optionally garnish with more parmesan, chili flakes, and chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g