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Desi Style Spicy Chicken & Veggie Pasta

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Desi Style Spicy Chicken & Veggie Pasta

Name: Desi Style Spicy Chicken & Veggie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Desi
Ingredients: 400 g Boneless Chicken (Cut into cubes); 3-4 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 piece Green Chillies (Chopped); 1 medium Onion (Chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 250 g Pasta (Penne or Fusilli recommended); 1.5 cup Mixed Vegetables (Such as bell peppers, carrots, corn, and peas); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Salt (Or to taste); 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (Or 1/4 cup tomato puree); 0.25 cup Water or Broth (As needed for sauce consistency)

Game up your mid-week pasta dish with this Desi Pasta! Tender chicken and vibrant veggies tossed in a rich, spicy sauce. This delicious recipe is perfect for lunch boxes and meal prepping, and you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes. A flavorful fusion combining traditional pasta with aromatic Desi spices. Enjoy a hearty and quick meal that's packed with flavor.

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#Spicy

#Vegetable Pasta

#Desi Cuisine

#Quick Meal

#Meal Prep

#Lunchbox

#Weeknight Dinner

Chicken and veggies simmering in sauce

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Desi

English

Nutrition (per serving)

555

Calories

39g

Protein

55g

Carbs

19g

Fat

Pasta added to the pan and mixing

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Final dish in the pan, ready to serve

Instructions

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Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water for flavored pasta.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning of the chicken.
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Add chopped green chillies, onion, and ginger garlic paste to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
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Add chopped green chillies, onion, and ginger garlic paste to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
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Stir frequently to prevent burning, especially the ginger garlic paste.
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Stir in the mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, corn, peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.
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Stir in the mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, corn, peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.
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Don't overcook the vegetables; they should retain some crunch.
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Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly with the spices.
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Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly with the spices.
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Toast the spices briefly to enhance their aroma before adding liquid.
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Stir in the tomato paste and a splash of water or broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Stir in the tomato paste and a splash of water or broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Adjust water/broth to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
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Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
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Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
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If the pasta seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.
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Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.
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Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro or a sprinkle of cheese for extra flavor.

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Desi Style Spicy Chicken & Veggie Pasta

Desi Style Spicy Chicken & Veggie Pasta

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Boneless Chicken(Cut into cubes)

Olive Oil

Green Chillies(Chopped)

Onion(Chopped)

Ginger Garlic Paste

Pasta(Penne or Fusilli recommended)

Mixed Vegetables(Such as bell peppers, carrots, corn, and peas)

Red Chili Powder

Turmeric Powder

Garam Masala

Salt(Or to taste)

Tomato Paste(Or 1/4 cup tomato puree)

Water or Broth(As needed for sauce consistency)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.Preview10mPreviewBoil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.10m

Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.Preview5mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.5m

Stir in the mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, corn, peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.Preview4mPreviewStir in the mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, corn, peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.4m

Stir in the tomato paste and a splash of water or broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.Preview3mPreviewStir in the tomato paste and a splash of water or broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.3m

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.Preview2mPreviewCook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.2m

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Boneless Chicken
(Cut into cubes)

Green Chillies
(Chopped)

Onion
(Chopped)

Pasta
(Penne or Fusilli recommended)

Mixed Vegetables
(Such as bell peppers, carrots, corn, and peas)

Salt
(Or to taste)

Tomato Paste
(Or 1/4 cup tomato puree)

Water or Broth
(As needed for sauce consistency)

Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preview
10m
Preview
Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
10m

Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Preview
5m
Preview
Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
5m

Stir in the mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, corn, peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.
Preview
4m
Preview
Stir in the mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, corn, peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp.
4m

Stir in the tomato paste and a splash of water or broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Preview
3m
Preview
Stir in the tomato paste and a splash of water or broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
3m

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.
Preview
2m
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Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to heat through and allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.
2m