Description
Spicy Chicken Pasta is a tantalizing dish that features succulent chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy sauce with a kick. This flavorful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With vibrant colors and rich aromas, it’s both visually appealing and comforting. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg