One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Enjoy quick comfort with this One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe! Try it tonight for an unforgettable meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1 small onion (chopped, optional)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté olive oil or butter with onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce; stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; mix well.
- Add uncooked pasta, cover, and simmer for about 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg