Indulge in the bold flavors of Spicy Penne Pasta—a perfect blend of creamy, spicy sauce, aromatic Parmesan cheese, and tender, flavorful chicken. Each bite bursts with a medley of spices, creating a dish that’s irresistibly rich and satisfying. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for pasta lovers.
Spicy Penne Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 450 grams boneless chicken chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil plus more
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper ( red chilli powder)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- ½ Tsp cayenne pepper (red chilli powder)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ Tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¾ cup Heavy cream
- ½ Cup pasta water
- ½ Cup parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tsp Red chilli flakes (optional)
- 400 grams penne pasta
Instructions
- Boil pasta with enough salt. Add olive oil to pasta water so that it doesn’t stick to each other. Save half cup of the pasta water in which the pasta has been cooked.
- In a pan, add olive oil and drop in the chicken.
- Add paprika, red chilli powder, cayenne, salt, and garlic powder. Mix and cook until chicken gets cooked well.
- Take out the chicken and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, pour more oil if needed and add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions turn soft.
- Add paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and salt and cook for a minute.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock and mix well. Increase heat to high and let it reduce a bit.
- Add fried chicken back into the pan and mix. Add chilli flakes ate this point if adding.
- Pour cream and simmer on ow flame for 5 minutes.
- Pour pasta water and add parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked pasta and mix well. Turn off stove and serve with extra parmesan and chilli flakes on top.
