Chicken Fra Diavolo Pasta
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. Ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this stunning meal is as easy to make as it is delicious. With a kick of heat from red pepper flakes and the freshness of basil, this dish promises an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a seafood twist, substitute shrimp for chicken. Add bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies. Adjust red pepper flakes to customize spiciness.