Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
A comforting yet cheeky combination of creamy textures and spicy kick, this dish is sure to become a weeknight staple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2–3 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat with salt and pepper until browned.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and chipotle sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a veggie-packed version, toss in bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini. Adjust the chipotle sauce for your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg