One-Pot Smoky Chipotle Cheesy Chicken (Printable Version)
Smoky chipotle and cheddar join chicken and pasta in a single pot, serving easy, creamy comfort for any night.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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340 g penne or other short pasta
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2 cups (about 300 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
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1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle can)
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
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Add cooked chicken, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce to the pot. Stir to evenly coat the meat and aromatics with the smoky mixture.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Mix to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed.
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Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional adobo sauce as desired. Allow the pasta to rest, uncovered, for 2–3 minutes to slightly thicken before serving.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the chipotle peppers to infuse the sauce fully by stirring them in with the chicken before adding liquids.