One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Looking for a comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor? This One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta is your answer! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and smoky chipotle peppers for a satisfying experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. With just one pot to clean, you can spend more time enjoying delicious food and less time in the kitchen. Whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends, this recipe delivers rich flavors and heartwarming satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta (or other short 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
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce; mix to coat the chicken in the smoky flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Add uncooked penne pasta; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more adobo sauce as desired.
- Let the dish rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg