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Creamy bang bang chicken pasta featuring tender spaghetti noodles tossed with grilled chicken strips, zucchini slices, and red bell pepper in a spicy, creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

Bang Bang Chicken Pasta


  • Author: Emma Hart
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet dish with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a luscious sauce tossed with spaghetti. Smoky spices, tangy sriracha, and sweet chili create balanced heat, while low-fat cream cheese adds smooth richness.


Ingredients

Scale

500 g (17.5 oz) chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Spray oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
2 tsp sriracha sauce
¼ cup (4 tbsp) sweet chili sauce
¼ cup (4 tbsp) low-fat cream cheese
300 g (10.5 oz) uncooked spaghetti
Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. Cook chicken: Heat spray oil in a deep skillet over medium‑high heat. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add more spray oil and sliced onion. Deglaze with a splash of chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until onion softens, then add garlic and sauté another minute.

  3. Cook vegetables: Add zucchini and red bell pepper. Stir and cook 3–4 minutes. Return chicken to the pan.

  4. Create sauce base: Add remaining chicken stock and simmer a few minutes to let flavors meld.

  5. Cook pasta: Meanwhile, boil spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  6. Finish sauce: Stir sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and cream cheese into the pan until sauce becomes creamy and smooth.

  7. Combine & serve: Add pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

Slice chicken thin for quick cooking and flavor absorption.

Deglaze pan with chicken stock for flavor.

Toss pasta off heat for silky sauce. Adjust spice to preference.

Fresh herbs add color and brightness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 475
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 640 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

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