One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Experience a warm and inviting meal with this One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta. Perfectly creamy and infused with smoky chipotle flavors, this dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken and cheesy goodness, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a hearty dinner that’s satisfying for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil or butter over medium heat until soft.
- Add cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce; stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; mix well.
- Add uncooked penne pasta; bring to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, or extra adobo sauce to taste.
- Let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg