Chicken Pasta | Dinner | Pakistani Style Chicken Pasta | Spicy Pasta | Hina Barkat.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a high smoke point.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped bell peppers, cumin seed powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt; stir well to combine.

Add National Red Chilli Sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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