Bang Bang Chicken Pasta

This Bang Bang Chicken Pasta recipe is the perfect addition to your weekly dinner rotation. It’s simple but full of bold flavor with a rich and spicy sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 629kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 pound penne noodles
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 pounds, sliced into strips
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided

Bang Bang Pasta Sauce

¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
2 tablespoon Sriracha or more to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, season chicken strips in a bowl with garlic, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.
Working in 2 batches, melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Then cook chicken for about 5 minutes a side or until cooked through. Repeat for the second batch.
Meanwhile, make the bang bang sauce by adding all the ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
When the chicken is cooked add pasta and sauce to the pan. Heat on low, toss until coated and serve.

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Notes

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken tender and juicy.
Cook the pasta just until al dente. Overcooked pasta can become mushy once it's tossed with the Bang Bang sauce.
Reserve some pasta water before draining. It's an easy way to thin the sauce without diluting the flavor or sacrificing its creamy texture.

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