Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Spicy Creamy Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breast with a creamy, cheesy sauce spiked with a hint of spice. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 6 Tbsp butter
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 oz Ziti Pasta
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of butter.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken and onions, cook until browned and onions are soft.
- Season the chicken: Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
- Add cream and butter: Mix in the remaining butter and heavy cream, bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Cook the pasta: Cook ziti according to package instructions.
- Finish the sauce: Remove chicken mixture from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine: Stir in cooked ziti, serve warm topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to suit your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
