Chicken Kung-Pow! Recipe

Name: Chicken Kung-Pow!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts; 1 large onion, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 cups green onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground thyme; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tobasco; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 1 ½ teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 16 ounces fettuccine, cooked per package directions; ¾ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

5 chicken breasts
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups green onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tobasco
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
16 ounces fettuccine, cooked per package directions
¾ cup sour cream

1
Throw your chicken breasts on a sheet, frozen or thawed, and cook it in the oven until done.
2
I do not like working with raw chicken!
3
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms in 1 1/2 Tbsp oil until browned.
4
Stir in broth, tomato sauce, green onions, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, cayenne and hot pepper sauce.
5
Bring sauce to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer sauce, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
7
In large resealable plastic bag, combine salt, garlic powder, pepper, basil and cumin; mix well.
8
When chicken is cooked and cooled, cube it.
9
Throw cubed chicken in plastic bag and shake to coat evenly.
10
Saute chicken in remaining oil.
11
Add chicken to tomato sauce and cook for another 10-20 minutes.
12
Pour sauce over cooked pasta, add a dallop of sour cream ('cause it's spicy!)
13
and enjoy!

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 chicken breasts, 1 large onion, chopped, 8 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 cups mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Kung-Pow! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Kung-Pow!

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