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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Teena Tincy
Are you ready to take your taste buds on an adventure? If so, this Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is just the recipe for you!
This easy-to-make dish takes less than 30 minutes and is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite-size pieces) 
  • 2 tbps olive oil 
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chilli powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (7 ounces) – use 4 tablespoons of chopped peppers from the can, reserve the rest for later use  
  • 2 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 8 ounces dry penne pasta  
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese  
  • Fresh parsley (chopped; optional garnish) 
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Frying the chicken!

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, until it begins to brown.

Preparing the base!

  • Add the onion and garlic powder and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Mixing it all together!

  • Add in the chilli powder, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth/stock, and salt & pepper
  • Stir everything together until evenly combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until liquid has reduced by half.

Cooking the pasta

  • While the sauce is simmering add 8 ounces of penne pasta into boiling water on a separate stovetop burner (follow package instructions).
  • Cook until al dente then drain off excess water.

Bringing it all together

  • Once the sauce has been reduced by half add cooked penne into the skillet with the sauce and stir together until evenly combined.
  • Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and stir again until cheese melts throughout the mixture.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt & pepper as needed.

Garnish (Optional)

  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot with your favourite side dishes such as steamed vegetables or salad greens.

Notes

Nutrient Amount per serving
Calories 450
Total Fat 19g
Saturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 100mg
Sodium 820mg
Total Carbohydrates 42g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 4g
Protein 29g

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
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