Stir-Fry Pasta with Chicken

This Stir-Fry Pasta with Chicken is the love child of two worlds — Italian comfort meets Asian street-style stir fry. Think glossy noodles tangled with tender marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a soy-based sauce that’s all kinds of savory and satisfying.

It’s bold, hearty, and ready in under 40 minutes — aka your new “I want real food but don’t want to think” meal. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or when you can’t decide between takeout and something homemade but better.

Ingredients in Stir Fry Pasta with Chicken

Here’s what you’ll need to make your Stir-Fry Pasta:

• Pasta: Spaghetti or linguine are ideal — chewy enough to handle the sauce.
  Sub: ramen or rice noodles for an Asian twist.
  
• Chicken Breast: Thinly sliced for quick, juicy cooking.
  Sub: shrimp, beef, or tofu.
  
• Soy Sauce (light + dark): The salty, caramel backbone of the marinade.
  
• Cornstarch: Tenderizes the chicken and gives that silky stir-fry texture.
  
• Oyster Sauce: Adds deep umami and that glossy finish.
  
• Vegetables: Onion, bell pepper, and carrot bring color and crunch.
  
• Garlic: Because stir fry without garlic is just sadness.
  
• Olive Oil: For cooking and a touch of richness.
  
• Pasta Water: The secret thickener that binds it all together.
  
• Sugar, Salt & Pepper: Simple, but key for balance.
  

How to Make Stir-Fry Pasta

1

Marinate the Chicken

Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken and marinate 20 minutes (overnight = flavor bomb).

2

Cook the Pasta

Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water — liquid gold for sauce magic.

3

Stir-Fry Time

In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add chicken, stir-fry 4–5 minutes until cooked.
Then, toss in bell pepper and carrot, and continue stir-frying until they are just tender yet still crisp.

4

Sauce It Up

Toss in cooked pasta, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add pasta water and simmer for 2 minutes so everything soaks in.

Serve & Garnish

Sprinkle oregano, parsley, or chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy. Serve hot, and prepare for noodle heaven.

Substitutions/Variations

Pro Tips!

• Maximize Flavor: Marinate the chicken overnight if possible.
• Al Dente is Key: Pasta will simmer later, so don’t overcook.
• Pasta Water = Gold: It naturally thickens and binds the sauce to the pasta.
• Adjust Heat: Love spice? Add more black pepper or chili flakes.

FAQ and Tips

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Stir-Fry Pasta with Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4

This flavor-packed stir fry pasta with chicken combines the heartiness of pasta with the bold, savory taste of Asian-style stir fry. Tender slices of marinated chicken breast are pan-seared and tossed with pasta and crisp vegetable in a rich, soy-based sauce that’s all kinds of savory and satisfying!

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Stir-Fry Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

  

For Chicken Marinade:

• 12.8 oz 363g chicken breast, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
• ½ Tablespoon cornstarch
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon salt

For Cooking pasta

• 14 oz pasta, spaghetti, linguine, or your choice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Stir-Fry Pasta

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced bell pepper
• ½ cup sliced carrot
• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• Cooked marinated chicken, prepared as above
• Cooked pasta, prepared as above
• 1 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking
• 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish (Optional)

• Dried oregano or parsley
• Red pepper flakes, if you like heat

Method

 

Marination the chicken

1. In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, and salt.
   1 Tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce, ½ Tablespoon cornstarch, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt
2. Add sliced chicken and coat well.
   12.8 oz 363g chicken breast, sliced
3. Cover and marinate for 20 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).

Cook the Pasta:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add salt and olive oil.
   ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon olive oil
3. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes or follow package instructions).
   14 oz pasta
4. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.

Stir-fry the pasta:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
   ¼ cup olive oil
2. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
   1 cup sliced onion, 1 cup sliced bell pepper, ½ cup sliced carrot, 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
3. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked (about 4–5 minutes).
   Cooked marinated chicken
4. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir in oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Garnish and serving:

1. Sprinkle with dried oregano, parsley, or chili flakes. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

1. Maximize Flavor: Marinate the chicken overnight if possible.
2. Al Dente is Key: Pasta will simmer later, so don’t overcook.
3. Pasta Water = Gold: It naturally thickens and binds the sauce to the pasta.
4. Adjust Heat: Love spice? Add more black pepper or chili flakes.

Storage:

• Fridge: Up to 3 days in airtight container.
• Freezer: 1 month max — thaw overnight and reheat gently.

Reheating Tip:

• Add a splash of water or stock in the pan before reheating to revive the sauce.
  
  

Make-Ahead:

• Marinate chicken the night before for next-level flavor.