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Creamy Cranberry and Jalapeño Pasta (Easy One-Skillet Meal!)

This cranberry and jalapeño pasta dish is creamy, dreamy, delicious pasta with a little sweet and little spice. It all comes together in one skillet and is ready to go in no time at all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
  • 2-3 Jalapeno peppers seeds removed, diced + extra sliced jalapeño for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries halved
  • 2½ cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey jack or Colby jack cheese
  • ¼ cup green onions diced
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries optional for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; stir until translucent and soft, 2-3 minutes. Add diced jalapeños and cranberries to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, and water. Stir then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until almost all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese, shredded cheese, and diced green onions. Stir until cheese is melted.
  4. Garnish with additional sliced jalapeños and dried cranberries if desired. Enjoy!