Chili Chicken Pasta Topper
Elevate your pasta nights with this bold and zesty Chili Chicken Pasta Topper! Tender bites of chicken breast are sautéed to perfection, then simmered in a rich tomato-based chili sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Sweet red bell peppers and a touch of sugar balance the flavors, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfectly ladled over any cooked pasta, this hearty topper transforms your ordinary meal into a flavor-packed feast that's quick to prepare—ready in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this one-pan recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that's ideal for anyone craving a spicy twist on classic pasta dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 28-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken. Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if necessary. Sauté the diced yellow onion over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined.
Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the sauce. Stir well, then reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir it into the sauce. Allow the chicken to heat through and absorb some of the flavors, about 5 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
Once ready, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Serve the Chili Chicken Pasta Topper over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3414 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3727 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
