Penne with Chili, Chicken, and Prawns

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 17

Spicy and flavorful Penne with Chili, Chicken, and Prawns dish for a hearty meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package uncooked penne pasta
	2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
	5 slices bacon
	3 cloves garlic , chopped
	1 jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
	1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
	1 fresh red chile pepper , finely chopped
	1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

11g

Fat

15g

This Penne with Chili, Chicken, and Prawns dish is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of pasta, chicken, shrimp, and bacon provides a variety of textures and flavors that are sure to satisfy any appetite. The dish is also infused with spice from the use of chile pepper, which adds an extra kick to each bite. This recipe is easy to make and is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2.	While pasta is cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove and crumble.
3.	In the same skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink, add garlic and cook for another minute.
4.	Add shrimp and chile pepper, cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
5.	Pour in pasta sauce and bacon, and bring to a simmer.
6.	Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce.
7.	Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor and spice, perfect for those who love a kick to their meals.

The combination of chicken and shrimp provides ample amount of protein for a satisfying meal.

CONS

This dish contains bacon, which can be high in sodium and saturated fat.

Consuming high amounts of saturated fat can increase the risk of heart disease if consumed regularly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a decent amount of protein and carbohydrates for energy.
The garlic used in this recipe has been linked to boosting the immune system and aiding in digestion.
The chile pepper in this recipe contains capsaicin, which has been linked to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation.