CHICKEN PENNE IN SMOKY CHILI CREAM SAUCE

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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 "Recipe#111347" for the prepared alfredo sauce.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

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 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

Steps:

  • Cook penne following package directions; drain.
  • 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.
  • Remove to a plate and reserve.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
  • Stir in the chicken.
  • Place the pasta back into the pot and stir in the Alfredo and chicken mixture.
  • Spoon pasta onto a large serving platter and garnish with the bacon and cilantro.

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