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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Delight in the creamy and spicy flavors of Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta, a quick and satisfying dish that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 pieces 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

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Cooking utensils

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden brown.
  4. Stir in minced chipotle peppers and heavy cream; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta, mixing well to coat everything in the sauce.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 35gFat: 32g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or herbs to enhance the flavor profile.

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