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Creamy Mozzarella Tikka Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Mozzarella Tikka Chicken Pasta

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @zoyacooks717 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pastaGrains350 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat400 g
  • tikka masalaSpices15 ml
  • paprika powderSpices2.5 ml
  • garlic powderSpices5 ml
  • onion powderSpices5 ml
  • oreganoSpices5 ml
  • saltSpices2.5 ml
  • ginger-garlic pastePantry15 ml
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy45 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pastePantry45 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • plum tomatoesProduce240 g
  • pasta waterOther120 ml
  • double creamDairy270 ml
  • whole milkDairy240 ml
  • garlic powderSpices5 ml
  • onion powderSpices5 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices2.5 ml
  • cayenne pepperSpices5 ml
  • Italian seasoningSpices2.5 ml
  • dried parsleySpices5 ml
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Dairy40 g
  • mozzarella (cut into chunks, for garnish)Dairy80 g
  • tomatoes (freshly chopped, for garnish)Produce100 g
  • parsley (freshly chopped, for garnish)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

839kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken with the tikka masala, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, ginger-garlic paste and olive oil.
    • Mix well, cover and let marinate.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the chicken

    • Pan-fry the marinated chicken until golden and fully cooked through.
    • Set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Start the sauce

    • In a pan, melt the butter with a little oil.
    • Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
    • Add the tomato paste and plum tomatoes and cook until softened.
    Step 4

  5. Make it creamy

    • Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning and dried parsley.
    • Pour in the double cream, milk and pasta water and simmer.
    • Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan until the sauce is creamy.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and serve

    • Add the cooked pasta and mix well until coated in the sauce.
    • Serve topped with the cooked chicken, mozzarella chunks, fresh tomatoes and chopped parsley.
    Step 6
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