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    Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta

    Published: Jul 6, 2020 · Updated: Dec 17, 2020 by Katie Olesen · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta in a bowl.
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    A family favorite pasta dish! Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta with a slightly spicy tomato sauce is served over your favorite pasta. This easy chicken dinner comes together in about 30 minutes!

    Chicken Arrabbiata sauce over gluten-free rotini pasta with shaved parmesan on top.  Bowl on a striped towel.

    If you need something new to make for pasta night, try Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta! The sauce is similar to marinara in that it is tomato-based with garlic and onion but arrabbiata is a bit spicier and jazzed up with a dash of balsamic vinegar.

    Chicken Arrabbiata is a sure-fire favorite! We love it so much, this pasta dish is always in our regular dinner rotation, along with our other favorites... gluten-free chicken pesto pasta and gluten-free burst tomato pasta!

    This is another 30-minute meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner... or for when I've procrastinated about deciding what to make until the very last minute!

    Ingredients

    I frequently have these simple ingredients on hand, which means I can make a great dinner any night of the week!

    • Chicken
    • Onion & Garlic
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Lemon Juice: From a fresh lemon, please!
    • Italian Seasoning
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: adjust to your desired spiciness!*
    • Tomato Paste
    • Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes: You can use regular diced tomatoes but I like the fire-roasted kind!
    • Pasta: your favorite kind! I like a rotini or penne for this dish.

    *While Arrabbiata is technically a spicy dish, you can easily tone it down! I usually keep the sauce pretty mild for the kids and only add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add more if you like it spicy!

    Make Arrabbiata Sauce from Scratch

    The sauce is extremely easy to make! Just sauté the chicken, onion, & garlic. Then add in the canned tomatoes, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Let it all simmer while you cook the noodles!

    Serve the arrabbiata sauce over a bed of pasta and that's it!

    I like this meal because I can make two kinds of pasta if I want to save some money on gluten-free ingredients , gluten-free for myself and regular pasta for everyone else, since the sauce can be served on top instead of all mixed in with the pasta.

    Chicken Arrabbiata sauce over gluten-free rotini pasta with shaved parmesan on top.  Bowl on a striped towel.

    If you don't finish all of the sauce, the leftovers can be refrigerated for a few days. Reheat in a saucepan, adding in a splash of water if needed to loosen it up a bit.

    Recipe

    Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta

    Katie Olesen
    A family favorite pasta dish! Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta with a slightly spicy tomato sauce is served over your favorite pasta. This easy chicken dinner comes together in about 30 minutes!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Diet Gluten Free
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 922 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken breasts,, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 onion,, diced
    • 4 cloves garlic,, minced
    • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon lemon Juice
    • 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
    • 12 - 16 oz dried pasta of your choice,, like gluten-free fusilli or penne
    • salt & pepper,, to taste
    • grated parmesan cheese, , for garnish, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Start the sauce while the water heats up.
    • Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned.
    • Add in the onions and garlic. Sauté several minutes until onions are translucent and chicken is cooked through.
    • Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring the sauce to a simmer. Season with another pinch of salt & pepper.
    • Reduce the heat to med-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occassionally.
    • Serve the sauce over warm pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 922kcalCarbohydrates: 155gProtein: 43gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 4mg
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