Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 300 g (10.5 oz) pasta
• 400 g (14 oz) chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons peri peri seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 20 g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 200 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
• 200 ml (1 cup) double cream
• 6 basil leaves, roughly shredded
• 30 g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chicken cubes in a bowl and...: Place the chicken cubes in a bowl and add the peri peri seasoning. Toss well to combine and set aside. If you have time, place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in...: Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it. When the butter is foaming, add the chicken and fry it over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

4. 4

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and...: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook it al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve some pasta water before draining.

5. 5

   Next, add the remaining olive oil to the...: Next, add the remaining olive oil to the same pan you cooked the chicken in and stir fry the red pepper for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Add the onion and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the garlic and cook for another...: Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and chicken stock and bring it to a simmer.

7. 7

   Next, stir in the double cream. When the...: Next, stir in the double cream. When the sauce is bubbling again, add the cooked chicken, then stir in the basil and Parmesan.

8. 8

   Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well to combine. Add a dash of pasta water if the sauce looks too thick.

9. 9

   Season to taste and serve immediately.