Gochujang Pasta
Get ready to savor the goodness of our Spicy and Creamy Gochujang Pasta! Packed with flavor and a hint of heat, this dish is perfect for anyone craving a wholesome and tasty meal. Tender chicken, along with onion, spinach, and tomato, comes together to make a nutritious option for lunch or dinner. It's a deliciously simple way to satisfy your taste buds!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb dried pasta
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, diced
- 2 chicken thighs
- salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder to taste
Instructions
- Add chicken thigh to a bowl with 1 tbsp of oil, and salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder to taste. Rub the spices onto both sides of the chicken.
- Air fry the chicken thighs at 400F for 8-12 minutes on each side, until golden add cooked through the center
- In a pot, boil water and add salt generously. Add pasta into the pot and cook until al dente according to package instructions
- Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add oil.
- Add minced garlic, onion, and sundried tomatoes to the pan and saute until the onion is translucent.
- Add the tomato and spinach and saute for another 2-3 minutes
- Allow the air-fried chicken to cool for 5-10 minutes, then cut it into strips.
- Combine the chicken and pasta into the pan and mix.
- Add gochujang, along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine and top with shredded cheese.