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Creamy Chicken all’Arrabbiata: Quick Spicy Comfort Food Magic

Creamy Chicken all’Arrabbiata: Quick Spicy Comfort Food Recipe

Creamy Chicken all’Arrabbiata: Quick Spicy Comfort Food Magic is a delightful recipe that combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce over penne pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne
Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 pound Chicken fillets
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Shallot chopped
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Sambal oelek for heat
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Purée tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup Cream
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • pot for boiling water

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the Penne according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken fillets, and cook until browned.
  3. Add garlic and shallot to the pan, sauté until fragrant.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, sage, and sweet paprika.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and sambal oelek; stir until combined.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes and purée tomatoes; let simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Stir in cream and grated Parmesan; mix until smooth.
  8. Combine the cooked Penne with the sauce and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 32gFat: 28g

Notes

Feel free to replace chicken with shrimp or veggies for a different twist. Adjust the heat by modifying the sambal oelek.

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