One-Pot Spicy Chicken Linguine in Creamy Sauce
A quick and creamy one-pot pasta dish with spicy diced chicken, linguine, and a flavorful tomato-cream sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 8 oz linguine pasta, broken in half
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until lightly browned but not fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Add broken linguine, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if using.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Add sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- Adjust heat by increasing or decreasing crushed red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or milk for heavy cream.
- Use any long pasta such as spaghetti or fettuccine if linguine is unavailable.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
