Brazilian Chicken Pasta
A spicy and hearty pasta dish inspired by Brazilian cuisine, featuring chicken and pasta in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- ●500g chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●250g pastapenne or fusilli work well
- ●200ml coconut milkfull-fat for added flavor
- ●1 tsp spicy Italian seasoningor to taste
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/2 tsp red pepper flakesor to taste
- ●1 tsp saltor to taste
- ●1/2 tsp black pepperor to taste
- ●50g grated Parmesanoptional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add more oil to the skillet if needed, then add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- 6
Add the spicy Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for a few minutes.
- 9
Stir in the grated Parmesan (if using) and cook until melted.
- 10
Serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta.
- 11
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional).