Chili Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Chili Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra; 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced; 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped; 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 ½ teaspoons hot chili powder; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 7 ounces dried pasta, e.g. conchiglie, penne etc; grated cheese, e.g. Cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons hot chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
7 ounces dried pasta, e.g. conchiglie, penne etc
grated cheese, e.g. Cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan

1
Heat the 2tbsp oil in a large frying pan.
2
Add the chicken breasts and fry until lightly sealed.
3
Add the chopped onion, pepper and garlic to the pan and fry until soft.
4
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan.
5
Add the chopped tomatoes, chili powder, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and kidney beans to the pan.
6
Season.
7
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer on a low heat for 25-30 minutes.
8
To cook the pasta: Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add a small drop of olive oil to prevent the pasta sticking, then add the pasta to the pan.
9
Simmer for 10-13 mins, stirring and checking it occasionally.
10
When the pasta is cooked, drain it well and add to the pan with the chicken.
11
Stir well and serve with grated cheese and warm garlic bread.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra, 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, diced, 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped, 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Chili Chicken Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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