Cook up a hearty campsite dinner in under 30 minutes using both cooking zones of the KickAss Portable 2300W Dual Zone Induction Cooktop. While your pasta boils on one zone, prepare a rich, creamy chicken sauce on the other - saving time, reducing fuss, and getting dinner on the table faster.
- Serves: 4 people
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 300g fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 300ml thickened cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- Salt and cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Extra parmesan to serve
Equipment
- KickAss Portable 2300W Dual Zone Induction Cooktop
- Large saucepan
- Large frypan
Method
Zone 1 - Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
- Add the fettuccine and cook according to the packet instructions until al dente.
- During cooking, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Zone 2 - Prepare the Sauce
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large frypan.
- Add the diced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden.
- Stir in the garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the cream and gently simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the parmesan and stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Fold through the spinach until just wilted.
Bring It Together
- Drain the pasta and add it straight into the sauce.
- Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan.
Serve immediately.
Camp Cooking Tips
- Prep your chicken and vegetables before leaving home to make campsite cooking even quicker.
- Keep a kettle or saucepan of hot water ready if you need to top up the pasta while cooking.
- Fresh spinach can easily be swapped for frozen spinach if you're travelling for longer periods.
- Add crispy bacon, sun-dried tomatoes or chilli flakes for an easy flavour boost.
Why This Recipe Works So Well on a Dual Zone Induction Cooktop
Cooking pasta usually means waiting for one pot to finish before starting the sauce. With the KickAss Portable 2300W Dual Zone Induction Cooktop, you can boil your pasta on one induction zone while preparing the sauce on the other. Independent temperature control for each cooking zone means you can keep the pasta at a rolling boil while gently simmering your creamy sauce, helping everything finish at the same time for a fast, satisfying meal that's perfect for camping, caravanning and off-grid adventures.
