Dinner Tonight: Chicken and peppers penne
Sweet, spiced and soothing, this simple pasta showcases juicy chicken and vibrant bell peppers that are cooked until silken.
Dinner Tonight
April 7, 2026

Smoky Chicken and Peppers Penne

Smoky Chicken and Peppers Penne
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipe by Christian Reynoso | Total time: 35 minutes

Sweet, spiced, garlicky and soothing, this simple pasta showcases juicy chicken and vibrant bell peppers that are cooked until silken. The addition of one spicy chile adds a mellow, flavorful heat. There’s another pepper too: Paprika is cooked with the chicken and vegetables to add a deeper smoky pepper flavor. A dollop of yogurt tops the pasta: mix it in so each bite is as lively as it is comforting. 

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