Spicy Creamy Chicken Pasta

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Clean chicken tenders by removing the tendon.
  2. 2Place chicken tenders in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. 3Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, red chili flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Mix well until chicken is coated with spices.
  5. 5In a pan, add butter and cook chicken tenders until done, then remove from pan.
  6. 6Add olive oil to the pan.
  7. 7Chop half a large white onion and 4 cloves of garlic.
  8. 8Sauté chopped onion and garlic in the pan.
  9. 9Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and mix.
  10. 10Once tomato paste thickens, add heavy cream and stir.
  11. 11Cook on low heat until the sauce starts to bubble.
  12. 12Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, red chili flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  13. 13Grate and add parmesan cheese to the sauce and mix.
  14. 14Add spinach to the sauce and mix until wilted.
  15. 15Add cooked mafaldine pasta to the sauce and mix.
  16. 16Place cooked chicken tenders on top of the pasta.
  17. 17Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1.4 Lbs Chicken Tenderloins
  • Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Salted Butter
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • Pinch Coarse Salt
  • Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Lb mafaldine pasta
  • Half Large White Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2.5 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 0.33 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 2.66 Cup Heavy cream
  • 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Pinch Salt
  • 2 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Cup Parmesan
  • 2 Cups Spinach
  • Parsley
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Red Chili Flakes

Equipment

SkilletBowlTongsKnifeCutting boardForkWooden spoonGrater

Tips

  • Remove chicken tendons before seasoning.
  • Cook the sauce on low heat until it starts to bubble.
  • Add as much Parmesan cheese as your heart will allow.