Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes; 4 zucchini mediums; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; salt; pepper; 1/2 pound whole wheat penne pasta or whatever type you like

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
15 ounces diced tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
4 zucchini mediums
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
1/2 pound whole wheat penne pasta or whatever type you like

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan, with a lid.
3
Saute the garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds.
4
Pour in both cans of tomatoes, stirring to combine; season with basil, a pinch of salt and pepper.
5
Stir in the chicken and cover; cook for about 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
6
Slice the zucchini lengthwise into four spears (half and then half again), then cut into 1/2 thick sections.
7
Stir zucchini in with chicken and cover; cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, until zucchini are tender; remove chicken as it cooks through.
8
When water comes to a boil, cook pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
9
Drain pasta and toss with sauce and parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning to taste.

505

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 15 ounces diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Chicken Pasta

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