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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy and Cheesy

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A creamy, smoky, cheesy pasta dish featuring tender chicken chunks and a luscious chipotle cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or any short pasta)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Add the chipotle peppers and stir them into the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to release their flavors.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to enhance the flavor.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  8. Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheese, one handful at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, followed by the drained pasta. Stir to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or Greek yogurt. Save pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

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