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Spicy Chicken Pasta

Published: Apr 27, 2022 · Modified: Oct 10, 2024 by Sujatha Muralidhar · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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SPICY CHICKEN PASTA

It's time to refresh ourselves with this Spicy Chicken Pasta. This mildly hot, juicy, moist chicken in a creamy yogurt sauce is ready in under 30 minutes, and you can effortlessly serve the family a satisfying dinner. 

Delicious spicy chicken pasta served in a bowl with fresh herbs.

I absolutely LOVE quick and effortless recipes that feel like a feast. And this spicy chicken pasta recipe is the BEST example!

Pasta recipes (including this chicken curry pasta) are my all-time favorites. And I always store frozen chicken in the freezer, as it's very convenient to make super quick recipes like this.

Every spoonful of spicy chicken pasta is irresistible and delivers restaurant-quality food. Perfect for cozy evenings or casual dinner parties. Let's know how this recipe turns out in your home!

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe?
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make Spicy Chicken Pasta?
  • Storage & Reheating
  • Recipe Tips & Tricks
  • ♨️How To Adjust The Heat?
  • FAQ
  • 📖 Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe?

⭐️Packed with rich flavors and tastes!

⭐️Effortless one-pot dish with simple ingredients.

⭐️Perfect weekday dinner.

Close-up of creamy chicken pasta with chunks of chicken and colorful peppers

Ingredients

  • Chicken: I have used chicken thighs(which are better for the flavors of this spicy chicken pasta). However, you may substitute with chicken breast as well.
  • Pasta: I prefer penne or other varieties of pasta that can hold the sauce. For today's recipe, I've used ziti pasta.
  • Onion: I have used red onions, but yellow onions are equally good in this recipe.
  • Diced tomato: Fire-roasted diced tomatoes are sumptuous for their intense flavor, but you can also use freshly chopped tomatoes.
  • Garlic powder: The flavor booster.
  • Greek yogurt provides creaminess and a pleasant tangy taste to the sauce, reflected in every bite. Additionally, it gives a luscious, silky texture. Hence, you will not be missing the cheese in this recipe.
  • Cilantro: Brighten up the whole dish(like this spicy rigatoni), but you can also substitute the word parsley or dried parsley.
  • Jalapeno & red pepper flakes: Adjust the quantity according to your heat tolerance.

How To Make Spicy Chicken Pasta?

Marinated chicken thigh coated in spices while cooking.
  1. Marinate chicken with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and salt. Add olive oil and marinated chicken and cook for about 12 mins. Then slice into strips and set aside.
Sautéing onions and jalapeños in a skillet.
  1. In the same skillet, sauté jalapeño and onion until translucent.
adding tomatoes to the base sauce
  1. Add diced tomato, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne, chicken stock, ground cumin, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens.
pasta tossed into the sauce
  1. Add cooked pasta, Greek yogurt, and chicken strips to the sauce. Toss well and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!

Storage & Reheating

Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days or frozen in Ziploc bags or freezer-safe containers for up to two months.

You can reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Reheat it over medium heat until warm, adding a splash of water to moisten it.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Pasta: Swap ziti pasta for penne, bow tie, fusilli, or rotini(like this Tajin-spiced chicken).
  • Greek yogurt: Feel free to substitute it with cream cheese, plain yogurt, or sour cream. 
  • Salad: Toss it over the salad and make a spicy chicken pasta salad.
piping hot spicy chicken pasta in a black bowl over dinner table

♨️How To Adjust The Heat?

This spicy chicken pasta has a noticeable heat. The red pepper flakes and jalapeño combine to provide a flavorful kick.

Reduce the red pepper flakes or use milder peppers, like bell peppers, to control the heat.

FAQ

Is it possible to make this dish dairy-free?

You can skip the cream or use a dairy-free alternative like coconut or cashew cream.

How to serve?

Serve with vegetable sides like roasted vegetables. Additionally, pair it with delicious salads such as fresco salad or spicy kale salad to complement this spicy chicken pasta's texture and flavors.

Can I add vegetables to Spicy Chicken Pasta?

Absolutely! Vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, or broccoli taste great in this dish. Sauté them along with the garlic and chicken.

If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know your thoughts in the 📝 comments section below the recipe.

📖 Recipe

This spicy chicken pasta style. This juicy moist chicken-that’s mildly hot in a creamy yogurt sauce is ready under 30 minutes effortlessly.

Spicy Chicken Pasta

This spicy chicken pasta style. This juicy moist chicken-that’s mildly hot in a creamy yogurt sauce is ready under 30 minutes effortlessly.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

For marinating the chicken

  • 1 chicken thigh
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the sauce

  • 6 ounces cooked pasta /3 cups uncooked pasta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion medium sized roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken

  1. In a mixing bowl, add chicken thigh, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and salt.
  2. Toss it until the spices coats the chicken well.
  3. Set aside for 20 minutes to get marinated.

Cook the pasta

  1. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. Drain and set aside.

Cook the chicken

  1. Place a skillet over the medium heat, add olive oil and the marinated chicken thigh.
  2. Cook by flipping occasionaly-for 12-14 minutes or until the center is thoroughly cooked.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cut into strips.

Make the sauce

  1. Over medium heat, in the same pan add olive oil, jalapeno pepper, and chopped onion.
  2. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Then add diced tomato along with the liquid, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne powder, chicken stock, ground cumin, and salt.
  4. Bring it to boil, and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add cooked pasta and the chicken strips.
  6. And toss until the sauce coats each pasta well.
  7. And finally sprinkle chopped cilantro as garnishing. Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Adjust the heat by reducing red pepper flakes or using milder peppers like bell peppers.
  • Store the leftover pasta in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
  • Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water to retain its moisture.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1299IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 5mg

Additional Info

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Author Sujatha Muralidhar
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  1. Aimee Mars says

    November 18, 2022 at 10:08 am

    I've been looking for the perfect spicy chicken and loved that this had pasta with it. The textures and flavors were incredible. Will be adding this to our monthly dinner rotation.

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    • pepperbowl says

      May 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm

      AMAZING! Thank you Aimee!

      Reply
  2. Tayler says

    November 18, 2022 at 10:17 am

    We had this pasta for dinner last night and it was incredible! So full of flavor and totally delicious!

    Reply
    • pepperbowl says

      May 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm

      Yay! Thanks Tayler!

      Reply
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