Pasta Puttanesca Recipe (2024)

This Classic Pasta Puttanesca recipe is made with added chicken and it is to die for! Packed with flavor, it is made with olives, capers, whole wheat pasta, and sautéed chicken. Easy to make pasta dinner recipe that the whole family can enjoy.

This Pasta Puttanesca recipe is a simple pasta dish that is tomato-based and it is super delicious. It is a quick and easy recipe to put together with flavors that are combined to make this pasta puttanesca an ideal meal to make your family weekly.Made with lean chicken breast, whole wheat pasta, marinara sauce, garlic, olives, and capers.

You can make this recipe with other proteins like shrimp if you prefer. If you make If you are looking for a puttanesca recipe dish without pasta, then check out my Chicken Puttanesca Skillet recipe.

Why you should make this recipe

• Perfect family meal: The whole family will love this pasta. It is tasty and the kids will love it.
• Tasty: This pasta puttanesca is seriously so comforting and delicious. It will keep you full and happy.
• Meal prep Friendly: If you meal prep and want to add some pasta into your meals for a change then this recipe will be perfect.

Ingredients you will need

• Olive oil or Ghee: you can use any other oil of your choice.
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces: prefer boneless and skinless chicken thighs? you can use that instead. Just trim out some of the fats from the chicken thighs.
• Diced onion: use white sweet cooking onions.
• Minced garlic: do use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
• Halved kalamata olives: or another olive of your choice, but kalamata works best.
• Capers: this ingredient gives a delicious added tart flavor, but if it is going to get picked out, then skip it.
• Whole wheat penne pasta: any other pasta of your choice will work
• Marinara sauce: you can use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
• Parsley: this ingredient is used for garnishing and can be optional
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

HOW TO MAKE PASTA PUTTANESCA

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the pan.
• Add the onion to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the olives, capers, and marinara sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

frequently asked questions

Recipe notes and tips

• We used lean chicken breast to keep the calories low for this pasta puttanesca recipe, but if you prefer using chicken thighs, do so. But we recommend trimming out some of the fat.
• Want to use lentil or chickpea pasta? you can. Follow the package directions to cook the pasta the right way.
• Don’t like chicken? Skip it and keep this dish vegetarian or add another protein of your choice.
• Capers are optional if you do not like capers.
• Do not overcook the pasta. It is always recommended to cook the pasta al dente because pasta continues to cook even after you remove it from the hot water and drain it.

Storing and reheating

• To Store: If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat your leftovers in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. If it is frozen, it will take longer to thaw and get heated through.

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