Chicken Shawarma Pasta

This dish brings the bold, spiced flavors of Middle Eastern chicken shawarma to a creamy, garlicky pasta. You get juicy, well-seasoned chicken with a rich, slightly tangy sauce—comfort food with a twist!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Shawarma:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• Shawarma Marinade

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Juice of ½ lemon (or 1 tbsp vinegar if no lemon)

For the Pasta & Sauce:

• 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or even angel hair)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream (for creaminess)

• ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but adds richness)

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish