Spicy Chicken Pasta

Make sure to try our new Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe!

Jalapeños give this simple dish a tasty kick.

It's perfect for lunch or dinner, especially in the cooler months!

Spicy Chicken Pasta

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Author: Rachel Aust

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 226 grams chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 150 grams red lentil spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• ½ jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 227 grams tomato sauce
• ¼ cup chicken broth, reduced-sodium
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into thin strips. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
3. Cook the pasta according to the packaging instructions once the water comes to a boil—about 7 minutes.
4. Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
5. Add the chicken strips and sauté for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a plate and set them aside.
6. Toss the onion and jalapeno into the pan. Sauté for 3 minutes.
7. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
8. Pour in the tomato sauce and broth, followed by the oregano, cayenne, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
9. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, then add the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the lemon zest.
10. Drain the pasta but reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
11. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to help the sauce bind to the pasta.
12. Plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Fat (grams)

16

Carbs (grams)

15

Fiber (grams)

3

Protein (grams)

28.5

While I do my best to calculate the nutritional information these figures should be considered estimates only.

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