Creamy Tomato Garlic Chicken Penne Pasta

Ingredients

• 25 g butter
• ¼ tbsp chopped garlic
• ¼ onion · chopped
• ⅛ kg boneless chicken · cut into small pieces
• ¼ tsp paprika powder
• ¼ tsp crushed red chillies
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ⅛ tsp mixed herbs
• Salt to taste
• 100 g chopped tomatoes
• 25 ml cream
• ¼ cup pasta water
• 75 g boiled penne pasta
• Mozzarella cheese · as required
• Extra black pepper · oregano, and parsley for topping

Instructions

1. In a pan, add 100g butter and chopped garlic. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
2. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add boneless chicken and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
4. Add paprika, crushed red chillies, black pepper, oregano, mixed herbs, and salt. Mix well.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until everything is well combined.
6. Pour in the cream and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add 1 cup pasta water and mix well to make a creamy sauce.
8. Add boiled penne pasta and mix until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.
9. Sprinkle some black pepper on top.
10. Add mozzarella cheese, oregano, and parsley.
11. Cover and cook on low flame until the cheese melts.
12. Creamy Tomato Garlic Chicken Penne Pasta is ready to serve.