Spicy Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Instructions

1. 01

   Season the chicken

   Toss the chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

2. 02

   Cook the pasta

   Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook 8-10 oz pasta according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

3. 03

   Cook the chicken

   Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring and flipping as needed, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

4. 04

   Build the sauce

   In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the halved tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes, until softened and beginning to burst.

5. 05

   Make it creamy

   Stir in 2 Tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Add about 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir until smooth.

6. 06

   Combine

   Return the chicken to the skillet and add the drained pasta. Toss everything together over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Add more pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.

7. 07

   Finish

   Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve with extra Parmesan on top.