Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta: Savor Bold Flavors Tonight

Enjoy a quick and delicious Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta that combines smoky flavors in just 40 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Fettuccine or substitute with another pasta type

For the Chicken

2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

For Seasoning

1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
1 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
2 tbsp Chipotle in Adobo Sauce use less for milder dish

For Sweetness

1 tbsp Honey

For the Base Flavor

1 medium Yellow Onion or white/red onion
3 cloves Garlic minced

For Moisture

1 can Diced Tomatoes canned for convenience

For Creaminess

1 cup Heavy Cream or half and half
2 tbsp Butter unsalted or salted

For Cooking

1 tbsp Oil olive, canola, or avocado

For Crunch & Sweetness

1 cup Corn fresh or frozen

For Cheesy Goodness

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

For Garnishing

2 tbsp Fresh Parsley or green onion/cilantro

Equipment

large skillet
pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and honey. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Sauté Chicken: Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove and rest.
Cook Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, cook onion for 5-7 minutes, add garlic for an additional minute. Mix in tomatoes, chipotle, and seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook Fettuccine: Boil salted water, cook fettuccine for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
Combine & Simmer: Add chicken and corn to skillet, pour in heavy cream, and fold in cheeses. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Toss Pasta: Add fettuccine to sauce, toss gently to mix. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust ingredient quantities to taste, especially for the chipotle sauce.

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