- Serves: 5 People
- Prepare Time: 5 min
- Cooking Time: 25 min
- Calories: 500
- Difficulty:
Easy
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Spice up your weeknight routine with this Chipotle Pasta! This flavorful dish is packed with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy chipotle sauce that's both smoky and satisfying. The best part? It all comes together in one pot for minimal cleanup.
In just under 30 minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality meal on the table that your whole family will love. The chipotle peppers add a touch of heat that's perfectly balanced by the creamy sauce and fresh vegetables. Plus, this recipe is easily customizable to your liking. Add your favorite protein, veggies, or cheese to create a dish that's uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, chipotle peppers, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add penne pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, if using. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, simply omit the chicken and add an extra can of diced tomatoes or your favorite vegetables.
- If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Chipotle Pasta Recipe
- Serves: 5 People
- Prepare Time: 5 min
- Cooking Time: 25 min
- Calories: 500
- Difficulty:
Easy
Spice up your weeknight routine with this Chipotle Pasta! This flavorful dish is packed with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy chipotle sauce that's both smoky and satisfying. The best part? It all comes together in one pot for minimal cleanup.
In just under 30 minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality meal on the table that your whole family will love. The chipotle peppers add a touch of heat that's perfectly balanced by the creamy sauce and fresh vegetables. Plus, this recipe is easily customizable to your liking. Add your favorite protein, veggies, or cheese to create a dish that's uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, chipotle peppers, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add penne pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, if using. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, simply omit the chicken and add an extra can of diced tomatoes or your favorite vegetables.
- If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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