Delectable Spicy Chicken Pasta
This Delectable Spicy Chicken Pasta is a flavorful dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy spicy sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With customizable spice levels and minimal cleanup, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or spaghetti
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lower heat, then stir in heavy cream and return cooked chicken to the skillet. Mix well.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Serve immediately topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg