Description
Chicken Fra Diavolo Pasta is a fiery and flavorful dish that will transport you straight to Italy with every bite. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a robust, spicy tomato sauce, perfectly paired with al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (6-8 mins). Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1 min). Add San Marzano tomatoes and red pepper flakes; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Slice chicken and return it to the sauce along with the cooked pasta. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Stir in chopped basil before serving and top with grated Parmesan.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- Fresh basil enhances the flavor significantly.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg