Description
Savor the irresistible blend of flavors in this spicy chicken pasta recipe featuring cajun chicken and nduja. This dish combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and a creamy sauce that will leave everyone at your dinner table asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, you’ll whip up this meal in just 30 minutes. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and spice levels to make it truly your own. With its rich flavor profile and comforting texture, this dish is destined to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound diced chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste; add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked chicken, spinach, and penne; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve garnished with additional cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg