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20 min
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Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Peri Peri Pasta
A quick and delicious fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Asian-inspired peri peri flavors. Tender chicken breast is pan-seared and tossed with creamy orzo pasta, fresh red peppers, and a touch of sweet chilli sauce for an easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
25 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty5/10
Sour2/10
Umami5/10
Spicy6/10
🥄 Texture
Tender, juicy chicken strips with a lightly crisped exterior are combined with al dente, slightly chewy orzo. The sauce is rich and creamy, coating the pasta and chicken, with small bites of softened red pepper adding a faint crunchy contrast.
👃 Aroma
Warm, smoky and slightly garlicky peri peri notes come through immediately, rounded by buttery, creamy richness. Roasted red pepper and a faint citrusy tang from the peri peri sauce lift the overall scent.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A chilled, zesty Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp pilsner/European lager to cut the creaminess and complement the spicy heat; alternatively, a citrusy IPA works well too.
🥗 Side Dishes
A simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette to add freshness, or roasted seasonal vegetables (e.g., asparagus or broccoli). Garlic bread or a crusty baguette also pairs nicely to mop up the creamy sauce.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 12 chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 21.5 cups orzo pasta
- 31 red pepper (diced)
- 41/2 cup double cream
- 53 tablespoons peri peri sauce
Nutrition Information(per serving)
485
Calories
32g
Protein
52g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Boil a pot of salted water and cook the orzo pasta according to package directions (usually 9-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and peri peri seasoning, then cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add the diced red pepper to the pan with the chicken and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- 4
Pour in the double cream and peri peri sauce, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Add the cooked orzo pasta to the pan, toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well coated, then serve hot.
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