Chipotle Chicken Pasta
This spicy and creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta will ignite your taste buds with a smoky chipotle sauce, tender chicken, and a hearty pasta base. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner bursting with bold flavor, and an easy-to-make meal sure to satisfy.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked pasta penne or fusilli
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tablespoons chipotle sauce adjust to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour in the heavy cream and chipotle sauce, stirring well to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken in the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.