Chipotle Chicken Penne Pasta

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3
Delicious Chipotle Chicken Penne Pasta recipe for lunch or dinner
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces cooked penne pasta or 8 ounces pasta , of choice
2 large marinated boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2 inch pieces ( marinade recipe below )
1/2 sliced onion , thin
2 tablespoons diced green chilies
2 ounces sliced mushrooms ( about 4 )
1 ounce Cotija cheese ( can sub parmesan )
4 fresh cilantro stems
1 1/2 cupls heavy cream
2 1/4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon jalapeno chile

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
804
Sugar
4g
Fat
64g
Chipotle Chicken Penne Pasta is a delicious and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of creamy sauce and spicy chipotle chiles is unique and satisfying. Cotija cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor, while fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness. This pasta dish is filling and satisfying, making it a great option for a weekday meal.

Instructions

1.Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2.In a blender, combine heavy cream, adobo chiles, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic powder, celery salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and dry mustard. Blend until smooth.
3.In a large skillet, sauté chicken until fully cooked. Remove from pan.
4.Add sliced onion and diced green chilies to the skillet. Cook until onion is translucent.
5.Add mushrooms and return chicken to the skillet.
6.Pour chipotle sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is heated through.
7.Serve over cooked pasta and top with Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro stems.

PROS

This creamy and spicy pasta dish is packed with flavor and is a filling and satisfying meal.

The chipotle sauce is a unique and tasty addition.

Cotija cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor.

Can be easily customized to add more or less spice.

CONS

This pasta dish is high in fat and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Contains a significant amount of sodium due to the soy sauce and chipotle chiles in adobo.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken provides a good source of protein and the dish contains some vegetables.
The chipotle chiles in adobo have been linked to aiding digestion, promoting weight loss, and reducing inflammation.

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