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Gochujang Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Gochujang chicken alfredo pasta plated and garnished with parsley and parmesan
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Creamy, spicy gochujang chicken alfredo pasta: golden seasoned chicken tossed with pasta in a silky Korean-Italian gochujang parmesan cream sauce.

  • Author: Genius Eats
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

For the Pasta & Garnish:

  • 200 g pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with the MSG, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
  4. In the same pan, melt the butter. Saute the shallot for 2 to 3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the gochujang, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Toss until coated.
  8. Slice the chicken and return it to the pan. Toss gently to combine.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the gochujang and chili flakes up or down to control the heat.
  • Save that pasta water, a splash loosens the sauce and helps it cling to the noodles.
  • Freshly grate your Parmesan so it melts smooth instead of clumping.

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