Creamy Pasta with Chicken & Veggies by @samsweetandspicetreats

40 min
Medium

4 servings

🍝

500 g

Noodles

🍗

450 g

Chicken Breast

🧅

1 medium

Onion

🍅

15

Cherry Tomatoes

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🥦

6 florets

Broccoli

🥬

6 florets

Cauliflower

🥛

200 ml

Cream

🧀

150 g

Cream Cheese

🧀

30 g

Cheese

🧂

5 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Pepper

🌶️

2.5 g

Smoked Paprika Powder

🫗

15 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets if needed.

    chicken breast
    onion
    garlic cloves
    cherry tomatoes
    broccoli florets
    cauliflower florets
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/11

    Place the chicken in a mixing bowl and coat it with cooking oil, smoked paprika powder, black pepper, and half of the salt.

    chicken breast
    cooking oil
    smoked paprika powder
    black pepper
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/11

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.

    noodles
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Drain the cooked noodles in a colander. Set them aside while preparing the sauce.

    noodles
    🥗colander
    🍲large pot

  5. Step 5/11

    Heat the remaining cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

    cooking oil
    onion
    garlic cloves
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/11

    Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked.

    cherry tomatoes
    chicken breast
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Add the broccoli florets and cauliflower florets to the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

    broccoli florets
    cauliflower florets
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Stir the cream cheese into the chicken and vegetables until melted. Pour in the heavy cream and mix until a smooth sauce forms.

    cream cheese
    heavy cream
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/11

    Add the shredded cheese and remaining salt to the sauce. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.

    shredded cheese
    salt
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Add the drained noodles to the creamy chicken and vegetable sauce. Toss until every noodle is evenly coated.

    noodles
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

    salt
    black pepper
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Meat, Vegetables, Dairy, Spices

Ingredients

Noodles, Chicken breast, Onion, Cherry tomatoes, Garlic, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cream, Cream cheese, Cheese, Salt, Pepper, Smoked paprika powder, Oil

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein

Calories

810 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 43g, Carbohydrates: 78g, Fat: 35g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 8g, Saturated Fat: 18g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 300mg, Iron: 3mg, Potassium: 700mg, Sodium: 760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 390µg, Vitamin C: 45mg, Vitamin B12: 0.8µg, Folate: 100µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, frying pan, large pot, colander, wooden spoon

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, Fusion

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Cheesy, Al dente, Juicy

Flavors

Savory, Creamy, Cheesy, Smoky, Garlicky, Mildly Spicy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool promptly before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Cream sauce may separate slightly after thawing,Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating)