Name: Spicy Creamy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeño, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 lb penne pasta, cooked; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for garnish; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

1

In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.

2

Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3

In the same pan, add the chopped red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

4

Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the pan. Cook for another minute until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened slightly.

5

Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.

6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth.

7

Add the cooked chicken and cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Stir everything together until well combined.

8

Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce, making it creamy.

9

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.