CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA

Chipotle Chicken Penne Pasta image

Provided by gailanng

Time P1DT15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces cooked penne pasta or 8 ounces pasta, of choice
2 large marinated boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (marinade recipe below)
1/2 sliced onion, thin
2 tablespoons diced green chilies
2 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 4)
1 ounce Cotija cheese (can sub parmesan)
4 fresh cilantro stems
1 1/2 cupls heavy cream (12 ounces)
2 1/4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon jalapeno chile

Steps:

Mix together all marinade ingredients and add to cubed chicken. Allow the chicken pieces to marinate up to 24 hours.
Prepare the chipotle cream sauce by combining ingredients; set aside.
Drain marinade from chicken. In a hot saute pan with a little melted butter; add the chicken and onions. Cook until half done. Add the diced green chiles, mushrooms and Chipotle Cream Sauce. Bring to a simmer and let cook for another minute. Add the pasta; toss until well mixed. Pour into a warm pasta bowl. Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1369.3, Fat 92, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 90.4, Sodium 2415.1, Carbohydrate 98.9, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 42.2