Creamy chicken red pepper pasta

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 1 lb boneless chicken breast, Slice in half lengthwise, pound to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tsp lemon juice
• For the chicken — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1/2 tsp onion powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp oil ( for marinating )
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp oil for cooking
• For the sauce — 2 tbsp butter
• For the sauce — 1/2 yellow onion
• For the sauce — 6 cloves freshly garlic, minced
• For the sauce — 1 cup red bell pepper , diced
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp red pepper paste
• For the sauce — 3 tbsp tomato paste
• For the sauce — 3 tbsp cream cheese
• For the sauce — 1 1/2 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• For the sauce — 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup water + 1 chicken bouillon
• For the sauce — Salt to taste
• For the sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• For the sauce — 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• For the sauce — To assemble
• For the sauce — 8oz penne pasta, boiled according to package instructions

Instructions

1. In a bowl add chicken, season with salt pepper, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder and lemon juice . Drizzle some oil and mix to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 30 minutes
2. In a pan add oil on medium heat once the oil is hot at the marinated chicken and Cook 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes then Slice into pieces.
3. Add butter to the same pan.
4. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until they become translucent.
5. Add in tomato paste and red pepper paste, mix well.
6. Season the mixture with black pepper, paprika powder, and garlic powder.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 1 - 2 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust the salt.
9. Add the heavy whipping cream and cook the mixture on medium-low heat until it thickens.
10. Stir in the cream cheese and whisk until it’s completely dissolved.
11. Finally, add the grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.
12. Add the boiled pasta and chicken, mix them together, and serve warm.