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One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta

A flavorful one-pot dish combining creamy cheddar cheese and smoky chipotle peppers with tender chicken and pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta or other short pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from the chipotle can
  • 1 small onion chopped (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Once melted, toss in the chopped onion (if using) along with the minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the cooked chicken into the pot, then stir in the finely chopped chipotle peppers along with the adobo sauce.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
  4. Add uncooked penne pasta, stir to ensure all pieces are submerged, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra adobo sauce as desired.
  7. Let the dish sit for about 2-3 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25g

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