Description
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, zesty chipotle sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a flavor explosion. This recipe offers a delightful balance of smoky heat and creamy richness, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and lively gatherings. With its eye-catching colors and irresistible taste, this pasta dish will have everyone at the table coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped chipotle peppers; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken sauce in the skillet, stirring well to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg