Description
Spicy Chicken Pasta is a deliciously creamy and zesty dish that will elevate your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken simmered in a spicy sauce and tossed with al dente pasta, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Easy to customize, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add red pepper flakes and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve hot with extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg