One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
If you’re looking for a quick and comforting meal that bursts with flavor, the One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta is your go-to recipe! This dish combines tender chicken with creamy cheddar cheese and zesty chipotle peppers, all cooked in one pot for effortless preparation and cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this pasta dish will leave everyone asking for seconds. With just 25 minutes of cooking time, it’s a deliciously indulgent meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne 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 or deep skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce until well coated.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir until combined.
- Add uncooked pasta; bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low; add shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, or extra adobo sauce as needed.
- Let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg