One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and a smoky chipotle sauce, all cooked in just one pot for effortless cleanup. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this pasta is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 8 oz short pasta (like penne or fusilli)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and chipotle peppers; sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add pasta, stirring well to combine.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, then gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg