Description
This creamy chipotle chicken pasta is a quick and delicious meal, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in chipotle peppers and cream (or cream cheese) until smooth; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet, mixing thoroughly to coat in the sauce.
- Finish by adding grated Parmesan cheese; toss until creamy. Serve topped with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be adjusted for spice by altering the number of chipotle peppers used.
- For a creamier texture, use cream cheese instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg