Chicken arrabbiata pasta
This chicken arrabbiata pasta is a bold, comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, a rich tomato sauce, and just the right amount of chilli heat. It strikes the perfect balance of spicy, savoury, and satisfying — the kind of pasta that wakes up your taste buds without ever becoming overpowering. Quick enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for a cosy weekend dinner, it’s a brilliant way to turn simple ingredients into something full of flavour and personality.
It’s also incredibly quick to make, making it ideal for a mid‑week meal or after a long day. And if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, this pasta tastes just as good cold the next day for an easy lunch
Any left over chicken?
If you’re using any left over chicken, this dinner could will be even quicker! Simply cut into bite size chunks and start from step 2.
Serving suggestions for chicken arrabbiata pasta
- Extra Parmesan, fresh basil and cracked black pepper on the table
- Garlic bread or cheesy garlic baguette
- A simple green salad
- Tenderstem broccoli or green beans with garlic
- A simple rocket and Parmesan salad
- Crusty bread for mopping up the spicy sauce
- Grilled courgettes or asparagus
Chicken Arrabbiata pasta
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta
- 3 chicken breasts (you can use leftover chicken)
Arrabbiata sauce
- 500 g passatta
- 150 ml water
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp Asafoetida
- ½ tbsp basil
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (if you like it really spicy, add a little more)
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1½ tbsp worcester sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃, place the chicken on a baking tray, cover with foil and cook for around 30-35mins, or until fully cooked. Once cooked, remove from the oven, cut into bite size chunks and set aside. See top tip
- Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet. Once cooked, drain and set aside
- To make the sauce, add all the ingredients into a large saucepan and gently simmer for around 10mins.
- Add the chicken and pasta to the sauce, stir and ensuring everything is covered in the sauce and all warmed through.
- Serve immediately with some garlic bread and grated cheese on top.
Top tip
- You can always use any leftover chicken, cut into bite size chunks and start from step 2.