Indulge in the fiery flavors of Chicken Pasta Fra Diavolo, a classic Italian dish that packs a punch. Originating from the coastal regions of Italy, this tantalizing pasta features perfectly cooked chicken tossed in a spicy tomato sauce, generously seasoned with red pepper flakes and fragrant herbs. Served over a bed of al dente pasta, each bite is bursting with a harmonious blend of heat, tanginess, and umami.
For seafood enthusiasts, the article includes a delightful variation of the dish: Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Succulent shrimp replace the chicken, adding a briny sweetness that beautifully complements the spicy tomato sauce. The recipe also offers a vegetarian alternative, where hearty and flavorful grilled eggplant takes center stage.
Whether you prefer chicken, shrimp, or eggplant, this versatile dish has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a flavorful journey with Chicken Pasta Fra Diavolo.
CRAB FRA DIAVOLO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water on to boil for pasta.
- Place crab in bowl and pick through with fingertips for cartilage and shells. Top with juice of 1 lemon.
- Peel and finely chop shallots and chop or grate garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with EVOO. Melt butter into oil, then add shallots and bay leaf. Stir a minute, then add garlic and season with salt and fennel pollen. Stir 2 minutes, then add chili paste and stir another minute. Add sherry and reduce by half. Add cherry tomatoes and passata, stir and reduce heat to low.
- Salt water liberally for pasta and drop pasta; have a cup near stove to reserve starchy water and place strainer or colander in sink. Cook pasta 4 to 5 minutes, a minute less than package directions.
- Pile together the chives, parsley and dill and chop.
- Add basil to sauce. Add crab to sauce to heat through. Remove bay leaf from sauce.
- Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, add to sauce with half of the herbs, toss gently to combine and adjust seasonings. Add water as necessary to loosen the sauce. Drizzle with EVOO and top pasta with reserved herbs.
TORRISI'S CHICKEN FRA DIAVOLO
Provided by Frank Bruni
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the guajillo vinaigrette: soak guajillo chiles in warm water to cover overnight. The next day, scrape chili from skin and chop ½ cup flesh, discarding skin. In small saucepan over very low heat, cook garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft. Remove garlic and mash to a paste; combine with chopped guajillo, ½ cup olive oil, lemon juice, Sriracha, chili flakes and salt and sugar to taste.
- Make the bread crumbs: In small heavy skillet over low heat, cook bread crumbs in butter with garlic and thyme, stirring occasionally, until golden; discard garlic.
- Prepare outdoor grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill over medium coals (turning frequently) until cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and let rest 10 minutes. Cut breasts in half and split drumsticks from thighs; dress with guajillo vinaigrette.
- Mix yogurt with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; dollop on 4 plates. Arrange 2 pieces chicken on each plate. Toss frisée and radicchio with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; mound next to chicken and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 769, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1107 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN FRA DIAVOLO
This is my modification of Giada's Shrimp Fra Diavolo (#155415) with chicken substituted for the shrimp. If you don't like it, Don't blame Giada! :-)
Provided by PickyEater
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta until almost fully cooked (al dente), drain, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking:.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, sauté the onions in two Tbl of olive oil for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl, leaving as much oil as possible in the skillet, and set aside.
- Add the chicken to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and sauté approximately 4-5 minutes until no longer pink (add additional oil as necessary).
- Add the wine to the skillet and deglaze.
- Return the onion mixture to the skillet and add the tomatoes with their juices and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the tomato mixture; stir well and cook for another minute or two to bring the pasta up to temperature and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.7, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 674.1, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 26.9
FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE WITH PASTA
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic over medium heat. When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes. Season with salt and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the shrimp and scallops. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink. Add shrimp and scallops to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble. Serve sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 655 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CALAMARI FRA DIAVOLO OVER LINGUINE RECIPE BY TASTY
In this classic Italian pasta dish, tender squid rings and tentacles simmer in a thick and spicy tomato sauce-fra diavolo means "brother devil" in Italian. Toss it with linguine, top with more parsley and red pepper flakes, and serve family style. We recommend using clam juice to enhance the seafood flavor, but chicken stock works too!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil of medium-high heat.
- While the water is boiling, make the sauce: In a separate large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt and sauté for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and mix until evenly combined with the aromatics. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste has darkened and thickened. It is okay if some of the paste begins to stick to the bottom of the pot. Deglaze with the red wine and clam juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 4-6 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Add the whole peeled tomatoes and, using a potato masher, break up the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add the calamari and stir to coat in the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the calamari is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste.
- When the calamari has 6-8 minutes cooking time left, drop the linguine into the boiling water and until just shy of al dente. Reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) of the pasta water.
- Using tongs, transfer the linguine directly to the calamari sauce. Add the reserved pasta water and toss well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the linguine is al dente and well coated in the sauce. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and half of the parsley.
- Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken. You can also use rotisserie chicken, which is readily available at most grocery stores.
- If you don't have orecchiette pasta, you can use penne, rigatoni, or any other short pasta shape.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your taste. If you like a spicier dish, add more flakes. If you prefer a milder dish, use less.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Conclusion:
Chicken Pasta Fra Diavolo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of spicy red sauce, tender chicken, and al dente pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying pasta dish, give Chicken Pasta Fra Diavolo a try.
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