And Chicken Shawarma Pasta is the best of all combination foods. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish completely blew me away the first time I tried it at a local Middle Eastern eatery. It was a harmonious union of al dente pasta, tangy lemon juice, fragrant shawarma seasonings, and velvety tahini sauce.
I’ve made it my goal since then to perfect a recipe that will allow me to make that dish at home, and I think I’ve done it! I’m happy to finally show it to you now! This dish will please your taste buds whether you prefer Middle Eastern or Italian food. Let’s get our hands dirty and start preparing dinner!
How To Make Chicken Shawarma Pasta
I’m thrilled to present you with this recipe, as it blends two of my all-time favorite cuisines, Italian and Middle Eastern.
The unique flavors in this Chicken Shawarma Pasta recipe were inspired by Middle Eastern and Italian cuisines.
It combines spicy, tart, and creamy flavors perfectly. Get the stove going, then!
Chicken Shawarma Pasta Ingredients:
For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons of shawarma spice blend (or a mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions To Make Chicken Shawarma Pasta
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with the shawarma spice blend.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to soften.
Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Mix everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss everything together until well combined.
Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Chicken Shawarma Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound of pasta penne or fusilli
- 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons of shawarma spice blend or a mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with the shawarma spice blend.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Mix everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
