Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pasta noodles fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti
- ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning or to taste; for the chicken
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon chipotle paste
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside (or per the box instructions).4 ounces pasta noodles
- Season the chicken and grill until cooked completely (about 6-7 minutes each side depending on thickness).½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow any raw flour flavor to cook out.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- Add the chipotle paste, chipotle powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.½ teaspoon chipotle paste, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- Carefully add the half and half and heat until the mixture begins to steam but not boil.1 cup half and half
- Add the pepper jack cheese a little at a time while whisking. Make sure the cheese melts completely and continue to heat until warm but not boiling. Add more salt to taste.2 ounces pepper jack cheese
- Toss the cooked pasta in the chipotle sauce to coat and place the pasta on plates and top with sliced chicken.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 4 ounces of chicken with 1/2 the pasta and cream sauce. Actual calories will vary. Leftover chicken pasta can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
826
% Daily Value*
Fat
49
g
75
%
Saturated Fat
29
g
145
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
200
mg
67
%
Sodium
727
mg
30
%
Potassium
759
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
1852
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
369
mg
37
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
