RECIPE: Creamy Chicken Tenders Pasta (Palestinian-Inspired)


Ingredients

Pasta: 250g spaghetti or pasta of your choice

Chicken: 5–6 chicken tenders (thawed and chopped)

Butter/Ghee: 50g

Garlic: 3–4 cloves, minced

Double Cream: 300ml

Seasonings:

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp shawarma spice mix

1 tbsp dukka

1 tbsp black pepper

For Garnish: Fresh parsley, sumac (a Palestinian favorite)

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add spaghetti or pasta of choice and cook until al dente.

Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.

2. Cook the Chicken

In a large pan, melt butter or ghee over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in half the seasoning mix (paprika, shawarma, dukka, black pepper).

Add chopped chicken tenders and cook until golden and fully cooked.

Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Cream Sauce

In the same pan, pour in double cream.

Add the remaining seasoning, stirring gently until the sauce thickens slightly.

Toss in the cooked pasta, coating it well. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.

4. Combine

Return the chicken to the pan, mix with the creamy pasta, and cook for 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend.

5. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle fresh parsley and a dusting of sumac.

Serve hot, and say Bismillah before enjoying this comforting dish that carries a taste of Palestinian heritage.


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