Creamy Chicken All’Arrabbiata
A deliciously creamy and spicy chicken pasta dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta (e.g., penne or spaghetti)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, then stir in heavy cream.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and grated Parmesan.