My dreamy chipotle chicken pasta is utterly delicious. It has robust flavors and the perfect savory taste.
The juicy chicken folds through the pasta along with a silky, cheesy, and creamy sauce.
Chipotle Chicken Pasta
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- Chipotle Chicken Pasta
- 🛒 Chicken Chipotle Pasta Ingredients
- 🥘 How To Make Chicken Chipotle Pasta Step By Step
- Rita's Tip
- 📋 Tips
- 👨🍳 Equipment Needed to Make This Chicken Chipotle Pasta Recipe
- 🍱 Storage Instructions
- What To Serve With Chicken Chipotle Pasta
- More Chicken Recipes You'll Like
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- 📖Recipe
- 🤷 Frequently Asked Questions
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🛒 Chicken Chipotle Pasta Ingredients
- Penne pasta - Perfect for soaking up the creamy, spicy sauce.
- Olive oil: Used for sautéing, adding a rich flavor and healthy fats.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Lean protein that cooks quickly and pairs perfectly with the spicy chipotle. Chicken thighs are fine as an alternative.
- Onion, diced - Adds sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish.
- Garlic cloves -Provides a robust, aromatic backdrop to the sauce.
- Red bell pepper, diced - Offers a sweet crunch and a pop of color to your spicy chipotle chicken pasta recipe.
- Canned diced tomatoes - The base of the sauce adds a rich, tangy flavor to these chipotle noodles.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - Bring a smoky, spicy kick that defines the dish.
- Adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers can) - Intensifies the smoky flavor and adds a bit more heat.
- Ground cumin - Adds a warm, earthy undertone.
- Dried oregano - A classic flavor in this sauce.
- Chicken broth - Helps manage the sauce's consistency.
- Heavy cream - This is what gives the sauce an Alfredo feel.
👩🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.
🥘 How To Make Chicken Chipotle Pasta Step By Step
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in large pot of salted water. Drain the cooked pasta.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Cook the bell pepper: Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Add in the diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add liquids: Mix in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Adjust seasoning: Season the chicken with more salt and black pepper if needed.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle chopped cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Rita's Tip
Spice it up: If you prefer a milder dish, use only one chipotle pepper and less adobo sauce. For more heat, add an extra chipotle pepper or a splash of hot sauce.
📋 Tips
- Make it richer: For a creamier sauce, you can increase the amount of heavy cream or add a bit of cream cheese. This might thicken the cream sauce a little.
- Adjust consistency: Add a little of the leftover pasta water to thin it back.
- Perfectly al dente pasta: To ensure your penne is perfectly al dente, cook it for 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest.
- Consistent chicken pieces: Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Layer the flavors: When sautéing onions and garlic, let the onions become fully translucent before adding the garlic.
👨🍳 Equipment Needed to Make This Chicken Chipotle Pasta Recipe
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🍱 Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 🥶Freezing. Place the cooled pasta in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- 🔥To Reheat. Warm the pasta in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream to maintain the sauce’s creamy consistency.
What To Serve With Chicken Chipotle Pasta
More Chicken Recipes You'll Like
- Chicken pasta bake with alfredo
- Creamy chicken fajita pasta
- Lemon chicken
- Baked chicken parmesan
- Marry-me chicken tortellini
📖Recipe
Chipotle Chicken Pasta
Make this creamy Chipotle chicken pasta with its incredibly rich and robust sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the chipotle peppers can
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed, then add the diced onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic, cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chipotle Chicken Pasta!
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1883IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 2mg
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🤷 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pre-cooked chicken in my chipotle cream pasta?
Yes, pre-cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken, can be used. To heat it through, simply add it to the skillet during the final simmering step.
Can I add cheese to the sauce?
Absolutely! Adding a handful of shredded cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack, can make the sauce even richer and more flavorful.
Is Chipotle chicken very spicy?
Chipotle chicken has a smoky, moderate heat but is not a super spicy chicken chipotle pasta.
What does Chipotle chicken taste like?
Chipotle chicken is a mildly spicy creamy chicken dish so it has loads of rich and robust flavor.
What tastes similar to Chipotle pasta with chicken?
Smoked paprika and ancho chili powder offer a similar smoky flavor, though with less heat. For a closer match, you can blend these with a bit of cayenne pepper for added spice.
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