Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta: A Bold and Easy Weeknight Meal
A quick and flavorful meal that combines the rich taste of chipotle with tender chicken and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cubed chicken to skillet, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken.
- Pour in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. Stir in cheese and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more chipotle peppers.
- Top with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg