Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta

Discover a delicious Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta recipe with a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and savoury goodness. Easy to make and bursting with flavour, this dish is sure to become a favourite at your dinner table. Try it tonight!

Easy Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta is perfect for those nights when you are in a rush but still want to sit down to enjoy a family dinner. 

If you love sweet chilli sauce, I recommend giving it a try. It’s a little different, but I really, really enjoy it. 

Why I Love Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta

This recipe for sweet chilli chicken pasta isn’t for everyone. It’s an unusual mix of flavours and textures, but I really like It because:

• Creamy, Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta has a lovely sweet and spicy flavour. 
• It’s a quick and easy way to Jazz up boring pasta.
• Philadelphia sweet chilli pasta is super cheap (I actually use Aldi’s own soft cheese), super quick, and super easy. 
• It makes a nice change from all those pasta recipes that you eat on repeat every week.

Ingredients For Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta

When I make this easy, sweet chilli pasta, I use:

Olive Oil – Other cooking oils are fine, too. 

Onion – Red onion or yellow. 

Chicken Breasts 

Garlic Puree

Chilli Puree – Use one fresh diced red chilli and two crushed garlic cloves if you prefer. 

Bell Peppers – Any colours are fine. 

Sweet Chilli Sauce – Store-bought or homemade. I use store-bought. 

Soft Cheese – Any brand is fine, but make sure it’s full-fat. 

Spaghetti – Spaghetti looks good and is easy to stir through, but you can use other pasta. 

You’ll Also Need

This is a super simple recipe equipment-wise. You only need a sharp knife, chopping board, saucepan, colander, frying pan, and spatula. 

Tongs are helpful to mix in the pasta and serve, but they aren’t essential. 

How to Make Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta – Step-by-Step Instructions

Full, easy-to-follow instructions and quantities are available in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step One

Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat on the hob. 

You want to be able to use some pasta water in the sauce, so start preparing the pasta at around the same time, depending on how long it takes to cook. Check the packet. 

Step Two

Add the onions and fry for 5 minutes, stirring often. Fry for longer if you want them really soft. 

Step Three

Add the chicken and fry for 10 minutes until cooked through, stirring often. I’d usually just brown the outsides, as the middle would cook while the sauce simmers, but there’s not much simmering in this recipe, so I like to make sure my chicken is cooked through before moving on. Cut a bigger piece open and make sure the centre is cooked. 

Step Four

Stir in the chilli and garlic. If you are using fresh instead of puree, cook for 2-3 minutes before moving on. If you are using puree, you can just stir it through and carry on. 

Step Five

Add the peppers and stir well. If you like your peppers really soft, cook for a little longer. 

Step Six

Add the sweet chilli sauce and soft cheese. Cook until the soft cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, stirring often. This won’t take long. 

Step Seven

Pour in a ladle of pasta water and stir well. 

If it’s really watery, simmer for 5-10 minutes. But it’s not that much liquid, so it should be ok. 

Step Eight

Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce. This is easier with tongs. 

Step Nine

Use a food thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached 75 degrees C, and serve. 

Top Tips

This isn’t a wet, saucy pasta. It’s filled with flavour, but it’s fairly dry. Don’t feel like you need to add more water, you’ll just spend ages getting it to thicken. 

I’d also say it’s quite a divisive flavour. If you love sweet chilli, give it a go. But at the same time, I appreciate that this probably isn’t a recipe that everyone will love. 

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this easy, sweet chili chicken spaghetti straight from the pan. It’s got meat, veggies, and pasta and is fine just as it is. If you want more, I’d add a side salad or some garlic bread—or both. 

You could also sprinkle a handful of spring onions on the top before serving. 

Variations

There are a few things that you can do differently. 

Add Vegetable Stock

If you prefer a saucy pasta, you might want to add some veg or chicken stock and a little tomato puree and simmer it until it’s reduced. 

I don’t do this. I don’t mind it drier, and it’s a super quick and easy recipe without any reduction. 

Use Cream

You can skip the soft cheese entirely if you don’t like it, or add a double cream splash instead. 

Add Cherry Tomatoes

If you want more veg and more colour, adding some cherry tomatoes, either whole, diced or chopped in half, with the peppers can be a welcome addition. 

Add Spinach

Spinach is another excellent addition that will add a nice warm flavour and some colour. Add a few handfuls with the pasta water and serve once they’ve wilted and mixed through.

Use Different Pasta

I love spaghetti, but I also make this with tagliatelle. You can use any pasta. 

Leftovers

Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the hob. You might want to add some water to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan and use a food thermometer to ensure it is above 75 degrees 6 before serving. 

Storage 

Remove leftovers from the cooking pan and place them in a clean bowl or tub to cool before sealing them and putting them in the fridge. 

Keep for up to two days as long as the chicken is in date.

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Other Recipes 

If you like this easy pasta recipe, you might also want to try:

• Meatball pasta bake
• Bolognese pasta bake
• Air fryer chicken pasta bake
• Chilli pasta bake
• Pizza pasta bake
• Halloumi and chorizo pasta
• Chicken and bacon pasta salad
• Hotdog Spaghetti
• Ham and Mushroom Pasta

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