Name: Crispy Cheese Chicken Pasta with Garlic Bread
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 400g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces); 250g pasta (any short shape like penne or fusilli); 150g cheese (mozzarella or cheddar, shredded); 4 slices bread (for garlic bread); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup water

Crispy Cheese Chicken Pasta with Garlic Bread

A delicious fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Middle Eastern spiced chicken, topped with melted cheese and served with crispy garlic bread. This quick one-pan meal is perfect for beginners and ready in under 30 minutes.

26 min

Easy

4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet1/10

Salty5/10

Sour1/10

Umami7/10

Spicy2/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces paired with soft, cheese-coated pasta that is creamy and slightly stringy from melted mozzarella/cheddar. The garlic bread offers a crisp, crunchy contrast that balances the overall mouthfeel.

👃 Aroma

Warm savory notes of sautéed chicken, melted cheese, and toasted garlic dominate, with a background hint of smoky paprika and earthy cumin. The toasty smell of garlic bread adds a buttery, aromatic finish.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light pilsner works well to cut the richness; alternatively, iced lemon tea or sparkling water with a slice of lemon are refreshing nonalcoholic options.

🥗 Side Dishes

A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette, roasted seasonal vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers), or a fresh tomato-cucumber salad are good complementary sides.

Ingredients(10 items)

1400g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

2250g pasta (any short shape like penne or fusilli)

3150g cheese (mozzarella or cheddar, shredded)

44 slices bread (for garlic bread)

53 tablespoons olive oil

62 cloves garlic (minced)

71 teaspoon paprika

81 teaspoon cumin

9Salt and pepper to taste

101 cup water

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until chicken is lightly golden, stirring occasionally.

Add pasta and 1 cup water to the pan with the chicken. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is soft and water is mostly absorbed.

While pasta cooks, mix 1 tablespoon oil with minced garlic. Brush both sides of bread slices with this mixture. Toast in a separate pan or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.

Once pasta is cooked, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Stir gently until cheese melts and coats the pasta (about 1-2 minutes).

Transfer pasta to a serving plate, arrange garlic bread on the side, and serve hot.