Best Chipotle Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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Was in the mood to be creative last night. LOL This what I came up with and my family LOVED it. It is quite hot for me anyway LOL I served it with a Pepper cornbread.You can switch up the cheeses to suit your taste. I added the juice from the chipoltes a teaspoon at a time until I got the heat I wanted , ended up using it all LOL

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into bite size pieces
4 sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (this is the uncooked measure)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can chipotle peppers, drained and chopped SAVE the juice
2/3 cup onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup nacho chip, crushed
1/2 cup cheese

Steps:

  • In the 1/2 cup hot water soak the sundried tomatoes until soft, discard water and chop the tomatoes. Chop all other ingredients and shred the cheese.
  • Cook elbow pasta , drain and set aside.While pasta is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a LARGE skillet and brown chicken until no longer pink and it has a golden colour, remove from pan add extra oil if needed and saute the celery, garlic and onion.
  • Once these are softened remove from pan . Melt butter in same pan , scraping up any brown bits, wisk in flour and cumin and cook until it bubbles and gets a bit foamy , slowly wisk in the milk, cook until it thickens add the cheeses EXCEPT the 1/2 cup listed at the bottom of the recipe. Stir until melted over a low heat add the sundried tomatoes and chilpotles cook for a couple minutes for the flavours to meld. Add the liquid from the canned chilpotles a couple teaspoons at a time to suit your taste. Add pasta, chicken, corn and cooked veggies. Mix well .Pour into a large casserole . I used a 2 quart oval casserole.
  • Top with the crushed nachos and cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.6, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 122.1, Sodium 737.1, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 13.4, Protein 39.4

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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If you've got leftover chicken and cooked egg noodles, you're just 30 minutes away from serving this Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta Bake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 cups egg noodles, cooked
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add Neufchatel and peppers; cook 5 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring frequently. Add chicken and sour cream; mix lightly.
  • Place noodles in 2-qt. baking dish. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 23 g

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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This pasta can be made ahead of time and should serve 8 to 10 people.

Provided by Connie Hain

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box penne pasta
3 jar(s) 16 oz jars of alfredo sauce (i use cheesy ragu roasted parmesan)
22 oz grilled & ready fajita chicken strips (i use tyson)
2-3 Tbsp southwest chipotle seasoning (i use tones)
2 c cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta as directed on package. Cook 2 minutes less than they say. (The pasta will be baked, so it will continue to cook in the oven)
  • 2. While past is cooking... Pour all 3 jars of alfredo sauce in a large bowl, then stir in 2-3 tablespoons of Tones Chipotle Seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and entire bag of fajita chicken strips.
  • 3. Drain pasta and add to the mixture in large bowl. Stir until well coated.
  • 4. Pour into prepared 15 x10 baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through and the cheese is bubbly. (remember, the chicken is fully cooked already)

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