Description
A creamy and flavorful Bang Bang Chicken Pasta recipe combining tender chicken breasts, penne noodles, and a spicy-sweet Thai-inspired bang bang sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne noodles
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Collect all the required ingredients for both the pasta, chicken, and sauce to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Prepare the penne noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce, Sriracha, mayonnaise, sour cream, soy sauce, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the prepared bang bang sauce. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes to maintain a smooth texture.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and add olive oil, swirling to coat the pan evenly. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked penne noodles, chopped chicken, bang bang sauce, remaining black pepper, and chopped green onions. Stir thoroughly to mix all components evenly.
- Plate the Bang Bang Chicken Pasta immediately to enjoy the creamy, spicy flavors at their best.
- Relish every bite of this delicious, comforting pasta dish!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken Pasta, Thai Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta