CHICKEN PENNE IN SMOKY CHILI CREAM SAUCE

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

Provided by Sauce Lover

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Cook penne following package directions, drain.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spoon pasta onto serving platter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with chopped bacon and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 500.5, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 25.9

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