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Creamy Thai Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful fusion pasta made with tender chicken, coconut milk, peanut butter, and Thai-inspired spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Fusion, Thai-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Stir in red curry paste, then add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer until smooth.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed.
  6. Finish with lime juice, garnish, and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing curry paste and chili flakes.