Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 200ml cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and red chili flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cream, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the amount of red chili flakes. Substitute cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg