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    Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Published: May 4, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    If you're short on time, try this Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe! It comes together in less than an hour and it's perfect for busy weeknights.

    Spaghetti twirled on a fork.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • How to store leftovers
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Easy - This spicy pasta dish does not require much prep time and it comes together in less than an hour! It's a great choice for busy weeknights!

    Nourishing - This recipe is filled with fiber and nutrients thanks to the vegetables and brown rice pasta.

    Allergy Friendly - Most pasta recipes contain dairy products like heavy cream, milk, or cream cheese, but this recipe is completely dairy-free! It's also made with a gluten-free pasta.

    Customizable- My favorite part about this recipe is that you can easily customize it to your needs! Change up the sauce, add in different vegetables, use dairy-free cheese, or sprinkle in some extra spice.

    If you love pasta recipes like this, you'll also love my Dairy-Free Artichoke Pesto Pasta, Easy Lemon Chicken Pasta, and my Easy Veggie Pasta Recipe.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients measured out for spicy chicken pasta.
    • Chicken Breast - My favorite organic, free-range chicken breast brands are Butcher Box and Bell & Evans. You can also use thinly sliced chicken cutlets or chicken thighs.
    • Gluten-Free Pasta - My favorite pasta is made with brown rice by the brand Jovial. Fettucine, spaghetti, angel hair, or penne are also great options!
    • Tomato Sauce - I used Primal Kitchen dairy-free Vodka sauce, but you can use any pasta sauce! (Jarred or homemade.) Primal Kitchen products can be found at most grocery stores or online!
    • Bell Pepper - Any bell peppers will work with this recipe, but I prefer using red, yellow, or orange!
    • Sweet Onion - You can also swap for a red onion.
    • Pasta Water - I like to add a little pasta water into the sauce if it's too thick.
    • Fresh Garlic - For the main dish you'll need freshly chopped garlic or you can use minced garlic from the jar.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - You can also swap for avocado oil or coconut oil.
    • Seasoning - You'll need salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder to season the chicken breast.

    Other great additions to this recipe would be chopped kalamata olives, dairy-free cheese, or baby spinach! They give the dish a little extra color and flavor.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Marinate Chicken Breast

    Start by adding the chicken breast into a large bowl with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir well until chicken is completely coated in the spices.

    Chicken breast marinating in a bowl.

    Step 2: Cook Chicken

    Next, add the chicken to preheated skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for about 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Place the cooked chicken on a plate to rest.

    Cooked chicken in a skillet.

    Step 3: Cook Peppers & Onions

    Then add about a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil to the pan with the sliced bell peppers, onion, and fresh garlic. Cook on medium-low covered until the onions are caramelized.

    Onions and peppers cooking in a skillet.

    Step 4: Slice Chicken

    Next, thinly slice the cooked chicken breast.

    Sliced chicken on a ceramic plate.

    Step 5: Add in Sliced Chicken

    Add the chicken pieces back into the large skillet with the onions and peppers and give it a good stir.

    Cooked onions, peppers, and chicken.

    Step 6: Add in Pasta & Sauce

    Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions, and then add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the onions, peppers, sliced chicken, tomato sauce, and about a cup of pasta water. Stir well and serve hot!

    Finished pasta dish on skillet.

    Expert Tips

    • For maximum flavor, let the tomato sauce simmer with the vegetables and chicken before adding in the pasta.
    • Marinate the chicken overnight or the morning of to increase the flavor and save on prep time.
    • Cut the chicken after it has cooked to keep it juicy and tender. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry.
    • Use a meat thermometer if you're not sure when the chicken is ready! Check that the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
    • Any large pan will work with this recipe, but I love using a stainless-steel skillet with taller sides.
    • To save on time, use a rotisserie chicken. Chop the meat and stir into the pasta dish.
    • Cook gluten-free pasta until al dente to avoid mushy pasta.
    Spicy chicken pasta twirled on a fork.

    Serving Suggestions

    Add-Ins

    The best part about this dish is that you can easily customize it! Try adding in cherry tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or fresh spinach.

    Salad

    You can also serve this dish with a simple salad that includes mixed greens or arugula.

    Bread

    I love serving toasted bread with my pasta dishes! This recipe would pair well with my Cassava Flour Bread or my Herb and Garlic Bread. (Both are easy yeast-free recipes!)

    Garnish

    To garnish, add fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Grated dairy-free parmesan or dairy-free mozzarella cheese would also be a great addition to this dish! I love the brand Miyokos.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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    Spaghetti twirled on a fork.

    Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe

    If you're short on time, try this Easy Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe! It comes together in less than an hour and it's perfect for busy weeknights.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 590 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Chicken Breast
    • 24 Ounces Tomato Sauce I used Primal Kitchen Dairy-Free Vodka Sauce.
    • 12 Ounces Gluten-Free Pasta I used Jovial Brown Rice Fettucine, but any pasta will work!
    • 3 Bell Peppers, Sliced Thinly
    • 1 Sweet Onion, Sliced Thinly
    • 1 Cup Pasta Water
    • 2-4 Cloves of Garlic, Chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

    Optional

    • ¼ Cup Chopped Kalamata Olives

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding the chicken breast into a large bowl with salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir well until chicken is completely coated in the spices.
    • Next, add the chicken to preheated skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for about 8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Place the cooked chicken on a plate to rest.
    • Then add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan with the sliced bell peppers, onion, and fresh garlic. Cook on medium-low covered until the onions are caramelized.
    • Next, add the sliced chicken back into the pan with tomato sauce
    • Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions, and then add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the onions, peppers, sliced chicken, tomato sauce, and about a cup of pasta water. Stir well and serve hot!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • For maximum flavor, let the tomato sauce simmer with the vegetables and chicken before adding in the pasta.
    • Marinate the chicken overnight or the morning of to increase the flavor and save on prep time.
    • Cut the chicken after it has cooked to keep it juicy and tender. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry.
    • Use a meat thermometer if you're not sure when the chicken is ready! Check that the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
    • Any large pan will work with this recipe, but I love using a stainless-steel skillet with taller sides.
    • To save on time, use a rotisserie chicken. Chop the meat and stir into the pasta dish.
    • Cook gluten-free pasta until al dente to avoid mushy pasta.

    How To Store Leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    ** See full post for more information and step by step photos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1711mgPotassium: 1230mgFiber: 7gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3826IUVitamin C: 132mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
    Keywords easy chicken pasta, spicy chicken casserole, spicy chicken pasta recipe
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