Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Cream Sauce

Submitted by Sauce Lover

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 1⁄2 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
• 1⁄2 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!

 

[adopt a greyhound]

Great chicken penne. I only made half a recipe but it was delicious. I found I was out of maple syrup so used honey. Loved the bacon and cilantro on top. I used left over roasted chicken and put it in near the end of the cook time. Quick and easy.

 

[kstrating]

Great Stuff - Wow! - I'm making this the same day it was posted to Zaar! Followed to the letter, with just a smidge less chipotle (I'm sure DH would have been ok with the full amount, but I'm a wuss). This will be on the 'make again' list! Full of flavor & easy. Thanks, Sauce Lover!