Description
Indulge in a bowl of Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta that combines smoky chipotle peppers with tender chicken and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in chipotle peppers and cream (or cream cheese) until smooth; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet, mixing thoroughly to coat in the sauce.
- Finish by adding grated Parmesan cheese; toss until creamy. Serve topped with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish is customizable with your favorite veggies or proteins.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg