One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Experience the deliciousness of One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that will quickly become a family favorite! This creamy pasta is bursting with bold flavors from chipotle peppers and rich cheddar cheese, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The best part? You can whip up this comforting meal in just 25 minutes with minimal clean-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- 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, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce until well combined.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; mix until incorporated.
- Add uncooked pasta; stir to submerge and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and add shredded cheese; stir until melted and creamy.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg