Creamy Pasta with Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• For Pasta
• Penne pasta 1 packet
• Water as required
• Salt 1 tbsp or to taste
• Oil 2 tbsp
• For Chicken creamy pasta
• Oil 1 tbsp
• Onion Chopped 1 medium size
• Garlic Chopped 1 tbsp
• Chicken boneless 500g
• Capsicum Chopped 1 medium size
• Chilli Sauce 2 tbsp
• Tomato ketchup 4 tbsp
• Salt ½ tsp
• Black pepper powder ½ tsp
• Paprika powder ½ tsp
• Oregano ½ tsp
• Cumin Powder ½ tsp
• For white sauce
• Butter 2 tbsp
• All-purpose flour 1 tbsp
• Milk 1 Cup
• Salt 1/4 tsp or to taste
• Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
• Mozzarella cheese grated

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add a bit of oil, and cook the penne pasta until it’s tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a pan, heat some oil over low heat. Sauté the chopped onions for a few minutes until they soften, then add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook on medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and oregano, stirring well. Let it cook for another couple of minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the chili sauce, tomato ketchup, and chopped capsicum. Cook for a minute, then add the cooked pasta and mix everything together.

Step 5

In a separate pan, melt some butter, then whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes to make a roux.

Step 6

Gradually add milk to the roux, stirring constantly until it thickens, then season with salt and pepper. Pour the creamy sauce into the chicken and pasta mixture and stir well.

Step 7

Transfer everything to a baking dish, sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top, and finish with a little oregano. Bake for about 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy!