Description
A delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a hint of spice, served over pasta—perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces penne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 14 ounces chicken fillets
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sambal oelek
- 5.5 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 ¾ cups puréed tomatoes
- ½ cup cream (20% fat)
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Fill a large pot with generously salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain the penne and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken fillets, cooking until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped shallot and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, sage, and paprika. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to collect the browned bits stuck to the pan.
- Incorporate Tomato: Stir in the tomato paste and sambal oelek and let them cook for about a minute.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Toss in the cherry tomatoes and puréed tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in the cream, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley, simmering for an additional minute.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked penne back into the skillet, tossing to coat every piece of pasta in the sauce.
Notes
Taste before serving to adjust seasoning. Ensure to deglaze the pan for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg