Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta
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Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta! This dish features tender chicken and a rich, creamy sauce, allowing you to dial up the heat with your favorite spices. Whip it up in no time for a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress!

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nut-freeegg-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(4)

  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Parsley
  • Smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt & black pepper

🥩Meat & Seafood(2)

  • Chicken
  • Chicken stock

🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)

  • Butter
  • Heavy cream
  • Parmesan

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • Linguine
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato paste

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • White wine

📦Other(2)

  • Chili flakes
  • Sun-dried tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

    💡 Pro Tips

    • Cook pasta 1-2 minutes under package time, then finish in the sauce pan with 1/2 cup pasta water to create proper starch emulsion that binds sauce to noodles.technique1-2 minutes under
    • Sear chicken at 400-450°F surface temperature (medium-high heat) for 2-3 minutes per side to develop Maillard browning before reducing heat to finish cooking.technique400-450°F surface temp
    • Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining - the dissolved starches act as a natural thickener and help spicy oils adhere to pasta.timing1 cup reserved water
    • Bloom dried spices like red pepper flakes in hot oil for 30-60 seconds to extract fat-soluble capsaicin compounds and intensify heat distribution.technique30-60 seconds
    • Let chicken rest 3-4 minutes after cooking to internal temp of 165°F so juices redistribute before slicing, preventing moisture loss when added to pasta.timing3-4 minutes, 165°F
    Cuisine: italian
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