Description
Bold Creamy Chipotle Chicken Rotini is a mouthwatering pasta dish that beautifully marries creamy textures with a spicy kick, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that features tender rotini pasta enveloped in a rich chipotle cream sauce, complemented by shredded chicken and melty Monterey Jack cheese. Whether you’re enjoying it during a cozy night in or serving it at a gathering, this dish promises to impress with its bold flavors and comforting appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chipotle sauce
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Seasonings: garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken seasoned with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, chipotle sauce, and uncooked rotini pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
- Mix in Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg