One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta
If you’re looking for a quick, delicious meal that packs a punch of flavor, One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken Pasta is your answer. This satisfying dish combines tender chicken with creamy cheddar cheese and smoky chipotle peppers, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting dinner that’s both hearty and full of bold flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this pasta dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 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)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 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. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add the cooked chicken along with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce; stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; mix well.
- Add uncooked pasta, stirring gently. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cover.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra adobo sauce if desired.
- Allow resting for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg