Description
A delicious and spicy dish featuring penne pasta, chicken, and a bold chipotle sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2–3 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chipotle sauce, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce based on your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bold Spicy Chipotle Chicken Penne Skillet, spicy chicken pasta, chipotle chicken recipe