Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe • How To Make Pasta Recipe With Chicken • Fusilli Pasta With Tomato Sauce

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Boil water in a large pot and cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

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

Add diced boneless chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.

Add cooked fusilli pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with sauce.

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