Spicy Chicken Penne

Spice up your usual pasta night with a kick of fiery flavor! This mouthwatering Spicy Chicken Penne pairs tender, lightly browned chicken bits and chili flakes with rich, sweet-savory DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce over perfectly cooked penne. Topped with parmesan and fresh herbs, it’s an exciting, budget-friendly meal that brings big flavor to your family table.

Recipe Details

Category Pasta & Noodles

Serving 8

Cooking Time 16 minutes

Preparation Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, red
2 Tbsp garlic
500 g chicken, thigh fillet, sliced into strips
1/2 Tbsp chili flakes
1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce (900g)
1 cup water
1 pack penne (500g), cooked
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup basil, fresh

Cooking Tools Needed

Chopping Board , Grater , Measuring Cups , Pot , Measuring Spoons , Spatula , Knife , Pan , Strainer

Cooking Skills Needed

Boiling , Slicing , Sautéing , Simmering

Directions

1.

Sauté onion and garlic in oil until aromatic. Add chicken thigh fillet and sauté until browned. Add the chili flakes and sauté briefly. (480sec)
2.

Add DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. (420sec)
3.

Pour over cooked penne. Garnish with chili flakes, parmesan cheese, and basil. (60sec)

Lusog Notes

A serving of this dish is rich in protein and vitamin B2. Protein helps in the regulation and maintenance of the body's fluid balance while vitamin B2 helps release energy from food.

Recipe Reviews

Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz