Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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To reduce calories, fat and sodium, you can opt for a light Alfredo sauce. For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chipotle chiles. Recipe is from Family Circle. I like to use The Best Alfredo Sauce for the prepared alfredo sauce. 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 onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon garlic, minced |
2 cups prepared alfredo sauce |
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
2 teaspoons maple syrup |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
8 slices cooked bacon, heated in microwave and chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook penne following package directions; drain.
2. While penne is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Remove to a plate and reserve.
4. Reduce heat to medium.
5. Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
7. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt.
8. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
9. Stir in the chicken.
10. Place the pasta back into the pot and stir in the Alfredo and chicken mixture.
11. Spoon pasta onto a large serving platter and garnish with the bacon and cilantro.
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