Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Cream Sauce

Sauce Lover's Note:

Delicious and really easy. Can be spiced up by adding more chipotles or more adobe sauce. From Family Circle magazine Jan. 08

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1⁄3; cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo (more for spicy flavor)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 8 slices cooked bacon , chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Cook penne following package directions, drain.
2. While penne is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove to a plate and reserve.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir in the chicken.
4. Spoon pasta onto serving platter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with chopped bacon and cilantro.

Reviews

[Julie F]

I liked this recipe because it was different from any other pasta dish I've ever had. The chipotle peppers give it a subtle heat that is really nice.

[Jazz Lover]

WOW! This was really good! We love chipotle peppers. The most time consuming part of this dinner was making the bacon. Other than that, it was quick and easy.

[960924]

One of the top 10 recipes my family asks for over and over. My 6 year old granddaughter likes it with added steamed broccoli mixed in. Too easy for being as good as it is!