Description
A delightful blend of spicy, savory, and creamy goodness featuring tender chicken, chipotle flavor, and al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz Fettuccine or Penne Pasta
- 1/2 cup Chipotle Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Bell Pepper, sliced
- Olive Oil for sautéing
- Fresh Herbs (Cilantro or Parsley)
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Cook the pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute—don’t let it brown!
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
- Add veggies: Toss in sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Create the sauce: Pour in chipotle sauce and heavy cream, stirring until well combined. Let it simmer lightly for a few minutes.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more chipotle sauce if you like extra heat.
- Finishing touches: Stir in fresh herbs and, if you’re feeling fancy, top with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Dish it out hot, garnished with a sprinkle of herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level and add extra vegetables for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, chipotle, spicy, dinner, family meal, comfort food