Spicy Chicken Pasta Bowl with Creamy Sauce, Bell Peppers & Broccoli
A comforting bowl of tender spicy chicken, sauteed bell peppers, broccoli, and pasta tossed in a creamy, smoky, chili-kissed sauce. Perfect weeknight comfort food.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
For the Spicy Chicken
2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Veggies
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce
1 cup milk or heavy cream
2 tbsp cream cheese OR 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Parmesan
1 tsp paprika
1/2–1 tsp chili flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Pasta
200 g penne, bowtie or spaghetti
Salt
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
Boil salted water.
Cook pasta until al dente (8–10 minutes).
Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the spicy chicken
Mix chicken with olive oil, paprika, chili flakes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a pan on medium-high and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Remove and set aside.
3. Saute the veggies
In the same pan, add olive oil.
Add onion, bell peppers, and broccoli.
Saute for 4–5 minutes until slightly soft but still crisp.
4. Make the creamy spicy sauce
Add garlic to the pan and saute 30 seconds.
Pour in milk/cream.
Add cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
Add paprika, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and Parmesan if using.
Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy.
5. Combine everything
Add cooked chicken back into the sauce.
Add pasta.
Toss on medium heat for 1–2 minutes until well coated.
6. Serve
Top with:
Extra chili flakes
Fresh parsley
A squeeze of lemon
Tips
More spicy: Add 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce into the cream.
Less spicy: Reduce chili flakes and add extra cream or yogurt.
Creamier: Add 1 extra tbsp cream cheese.
Healthier: Use whole-wheat pasta and Greek yogurt instead of cream.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 500–550
Protein: 35 g
Carbs: 55 g
Fat: 18 g