Gochujang Chicken Pasta Skillet
Korean-inspired, cozy skillet combining gochujang heat with creamy tomato pasta. A bright, weeknight friendly dish with tender chicken, Pastina, and a glossy sauce that clings to every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 5 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- ⅝ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.8 cups Pastina noodles
- 0.8 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ¼ cloves garlic, minced
- ⅜ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ¼ tbsp gochujang
- 0.8 tbsp tomato paste
- ⅜ cup chicken broth
- ⅜ cup milk or cream
- ⅜ tbsp soy sauce
- ⅜ tsp sugar (optional, to balance heat)
- ⅜ 1/2 tsp black pepper
- ⅜ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)
- ⅜ Salt to taste
- 0.8 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ⅜ tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1) Sear chicken in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, 6–8 min; transfer to plate.
- 2) In same skillet, add remaining oil, sauté onion 3–4 min until soft, add garlic 30 sec until fragrant.
- 3) Stir in gochujang and tomato paste; cook 1 min for bloom, then whisk in broth and milk.
- 4) Return chicken, simmer 5–7 min; add soy sauce, sugar, pepper; adjust salt.
- 5) Add Pastina; cook 4–6 min, stirring often until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- 6) Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan if using; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Preheat the oven and bake until golden and set; a toothpick should come out clean.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Bloom gochujang in oil for deeper flavor before adding liquids.
- If sauce is too thick, splash in a splash more broth or milk.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime for brightness if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up the sauce; a light cucumber kimchi on the side adds freshness.
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 520 |
|---|---|
| protein | 32 |
| carbs | 46 |
| fat | 22 |
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