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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Zest the lemon, then squeeze out its juice and set both aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 250 ml of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat 10 ml of the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces reach an internal temperature of 74°C. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the remaining 10 ml of olive oil to the same pan. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their released moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms are lightly browned.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, harissa paste, smoked paprika, and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously, until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato passata and stir well. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
Add the drained fusilli and toss until evenly coated. Stir in a little reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and 90 g of the grated cheddar until melted and creamy.
Divide the pasta among serving bowls, garnish with the remaining 30 g of grated cheddar, and serve hot.