Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta
Bold & Creamy Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta with a Kick of Heat
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) penne or rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (deseeded for less heat)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Optional: extra jalapeño slices for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and sliced jalapeños. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in smoked paprika, chili flakes (if using), and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Return chicken to the skillet and cook in the sauce for 2–3 more minutes.
Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Finish with lime juice and fresh herbs.
Serve warm with extra jalapeño slices for a fiery finish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Turn up the heat This Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and totally packed with flavor! The perfect weeknight firecracker
Bold & Creamy Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta with a Kick of Heat
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) penne or rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (deseeded for less heat)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Optional: extra jalapeño slices for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and sliced jalapeños. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in smoked paprika, chili flakes (if using), and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Return chicken to the skillet and cook in the sauce for 2–3 more minutes.
Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Finish with lime juice and fresh herbs.
Serve warm with extra jalapeño slices for a fiery finish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#spicypasta #jalapenopasta #chickenpasta #weeknightdinners #comfortfoodrecipes #easyhomemademeals #chiliheat #creamyjalapeno #pastawithkick #fireflavor #parmesanpasta #limechickenpasta #onepanrecipes #spicycomfort #jalapenorecipes #fieryflavors #texmexfusion #homemadepasta #zestychicken #boldmeals
Turn up the heat This Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and totally packed with flavor! The perfect weeknight firecracker
Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta
Bold & Creamy Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta with a Kick of Heat
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) penne or rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (deseeded for less heat)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Optional: extra jalapeño slices for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and sliced jalapeños. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in smoked paprika, chili flakes (if using), and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Return chicken to the skillet and cook in the sauce for 2–3 more minutes.
Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Finish with lime juice and fresh herbs.
Serve warm with extra jalapeño slices for a fiery finish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#spicypasta #jalapenopasta #chickenpasta #weeknightdinners #comfortfoodrecipes #easyhomemademeals #chiliheat #creamyjalapeno #pastawithkick #fireflavor #parmesanpasta #limechickenpasta #onepanrecipes #spicycomfort #jalapenorecipes #fieryflavors #texmexfusion #homemadepasta #zestychicken #boldmeals
Turn up the heat This Spicy Chicken and Jalapeño Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and totally packed with flavor! The perfect weeknight firecracker
