Chicken Penne Arrabbiata

Chicken penne arrabbiata is the perfect pasta dish to try if you like fiery things! This is a twist on the traditional arrabbiata sauce that’s made just a bit heartier with the addition of tender chicken bits.

📝 Ingredients

• 300 g (10.5 oz) penne
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 450 g (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
• 30 g (1 ounce) freshly grated Parmesan
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large deep pan or a Dutch oven and cook the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat until no longer pink (or until slightly golden if you like).
3. 3Stir in the onion, garlic and red chilli...: Stir in the onion, garlic and red chilli flakes and continue to cook for another minute.
4. 4Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes and...: Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes and stir to combine. Add a bit of pasta water if it looks too thick. Season to taste and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. 5Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and stir in the Parmesan and basil. Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.