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Spicy Chicken Pasta

This spicy chicken pasta is easy to make and sure to please! This delicious dish was an instant hit and loved by my family!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Chicken, Italian, Pasta, Spicy, Spicy Chicken Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 631kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Saute Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Mixing & Prep Bowls

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Bow Tie Pasta *cooked and drained
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast *trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper *or to taste
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes *or to taste
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach *stems removed add chopped into strips
  • 8.5 oz jar Sun Dried Tomatoes *chopped

Instructions

  • Boil bow tie pasta according to package directions. 
    bowl bow tie noodles for spicy chicken pasta
  • Prep your ingredients: Trim and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Chop spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add olive oil and cayenne pepper. Mix until blended. Add chicken and cook for about 5-8 minutes or until fully cooked.   
  • Remove chicken from pan once cooked. Set aside.
  • Add butter and garlic.  Reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Add heavy cream and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer for 5 minutes.  Stirring constantly.
    Butter in white dish
  • Add Parmesan cheese to pan and whisk to combine. Make sure you whisk the cheese until cream and melted cheese are thoroughly combined. Stir in cooked chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and drained cooked pasta. 
    Cooked fresh baby spinach
  • Last Step! Mix well and place tight lid on top of pan and let sit for for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra shredded cheese and enjoy!
    Spicy Chicken Pasta Cooked

Notes

I'm so excited to share this delicious recipe with you all! I made this incredible recipe that I found from Sum of Yum into my own, so don't be afraid to tweak this spicy chicken pasta recipe to your own preferences! Adding or subtracting Cayenne Pepper is the key to find the perfect amount of spice for you and your family.