Description
Indulge in a delightful dish of Creamy, Spicy Chicken Pasta with Summer Vegetables. This recipe combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, spicy cream sauce with a medley of vibrant summer vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 6 oz. dry Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta
Chicken:
- 8 oz. Chicken Breast
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Avocado oil
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced Orange Bell Pepper
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced Zucchini
- 2 tbsp. minced Jalapeno
- 1/3 cup diced Tomato
- 1/3 cup chopped Green Onion (divided)
- 2 tsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper (plus more for serving)
Sauce:
- 1 cup Half and Half (or heavy cream)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & freshly cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, ½ tsp. per side. Set aside to rest while preparing vegetables.
- Cook Chicken: Cook chicken in avocado oil until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Saute Vegetables: Cook zucchini, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato, green onion, and tomato paste until tender.
- Prepare Pasta: Boil farfalle pasta until al dente.
- Make Sauce: Add garlic, crushed red pepper, and half and half to the pan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta to the sauce, mix in Parmesan cheese, and adjust consistency with pasta water.
- Serve: Divide into bowls and garnish with more crushed red pepper, green onions, and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of crushed red pepper.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat milk instead of half and half.
- Feel free to add other summer vegetables like corn or spinach to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta, Summer Vegetables, Pasta Recipe, Spicy Cream Sauce
