Description
Indulge in the bold and comforting flavors of One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta. This easy, one-pot dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheddar cheese, and smoky chipotle peppers to create a delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty pasta dish that’s not only rich in flavor but also requires minimal cleanup—ideal for those seeking quick dinner ideas. With its balance of spice and creaminess, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne 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 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil or butter
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce until well mixed.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Incorporate uncooked pasta into the pot; bring to a gentle simmer and cover.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Lower heat; add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg