Black-Peppered Chicken Spaghetti
Spaghetti noodles, chicken breast and green capsicum come together in this chicken β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente according to the package timing, then drain and reserve a cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and a little of the black pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add the sliced green and red capsicum and stir-fry for another 3 minutes until just tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the cream, and add the remaining black pepper, stirring to combine into a loose sauce.
- Add the drained spaghetti and toss to coat, loosening the sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in the grated parmesan, taste and adjust the salt and pepper, and serve hot with an extra crack of black pepper on top.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Parmesan
- pecorino Β· grana padano Β· aged asiago
Tips & common questions
How long does Black-Peppered Chicken Spaghetti take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of parmesan?
Try pecorino. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Black-Peppered Chicken Spaghetti is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: HK TKL θͺΏζ―εΆΊ Tiu Keng Leng ζζε°δΈεΈι’ CIHE restaurant Grove Cafe canteen restaurant Lunch food black pepper ιζ Curry Chicken Steak η’ι ι£― rice July 2019 SSG 01.jpg by Rai 200 Lanbrowz Weilk, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.