Description
Indulge in a flavorful combination of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce with a kick of spice in this Spicy Chicken Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add cream and broth, then stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta, chicken, and spinach to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and cook briefly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- For extra spice, increase the red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
