Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta
Spicy chipotle chicken pasta features chicken and penne pasta in a creamy sauce made from chipotle peppers and heavy cream.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 644kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups)
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of water until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper to taste and add them to the hot skillet, cooking until they reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and dried oregano. Stir and bring the sauce to a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken back and cooked pasta to the spicy chipotle cream sauce and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, cover and microwave briefly, stirring occasionally. Freezing is not recommended.
Spice level: To make this recipe less spicy, reduce the amount of chipotle peppers and adobo sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1727mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg