Description
This creamy spicy chicken pasta dish is a delightful and warming meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 300g (about 10 oz) fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring occasionally, until it starts to simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the chili flakes to the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce, tossing gently to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and mix well to coat the chicken and pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the creamy spicy chicken pasta to serving plates. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional chili flakes for extra heat.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the Parmesan cheese with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
- For added vegetables, consider mixing in steamed broccoli or spinach towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg