Irresistible One Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta Awaits!
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring smoky chipotle flavors, tender chicken, and creamy cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in chipotle, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more chipotle or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg