Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta, a dish that combines tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, and creamy sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With a hint of spice and rich aromas wafting through your kitchen, this pasta dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and slice into strips.
- Add Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in minced chipotle peppers and heavy cream; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta, mixing well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg