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Spicy Chicken Pasta

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A bold and fiery chicken pasta dish featuring a spicy tomato sauce enriched with garlic, chilies, and a touch of cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 10 oz penne or rigatoni
  • 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 fresh red chili (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until cooked. Remove.
  • Sauté garlic, chili, and red pepper flakes in the pan. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 mins. Stir in cream.
  • Toss chicken and pasta in the sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

Bloom the red pepper flakes in hot oil to maximize the flavor and heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy spicy dinner, spicy chicken pasta, Spicy Tomato Pasta
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