Description
Creamy Chipotle Garlic Chicken Pasta is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with the bold flavors of chipotle and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this pasta dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for quick yet satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 tbsp chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil or butter over medium heat until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked chicken and chipotle chili; cook for another few minutes to meld flavors.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Add uncooked pasta; simmer until cooked through and coated with the sauce.
- Mix in Parmesan and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 614mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 87mg