One Pot Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
600 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning bite-sized chicken breast pieces with chili powder before browning them with sautéed onions and garlic in olive oil. Uncooked penne pasta, chicken broth, water, and minced jalapeños are added to the skillet and brought to a boil. The mixture simmers covered to cook the pasta while infusing the dish with the jalapeño heat.
Once the liquid is mostly absorbed, cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack (or Colby Jack) cheese are stirred in to form a creamy sauce that binds the ingredients together. The dish is garnished with cooked bacon slices, fresh sliced jalapeños, and chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley adding additional texture and flavor contrasts.
This meal offers a spicy, creamy comfort dish blending pasta and protein in a single skillet. It can be served directly from the pan and suits a casual dinner with warm, rich jalapeño flavor tempered by creamy cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup water
- 2-3 jalapeno pepper minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded or Colby jack cheese
- 4 lices Bacon cooked
- jalapeño for garnish, sliced
- parsley for garnish, Italian flat leaf, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with chili powder; set aside.
- In a 12” pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides. Stir in garlic and cook one additional minute. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, water and sliced peppers. Stir then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 22 minutes. Uncover and cook until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with bacon, sliced jalapeños and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 34.3g | 69% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.6g | 28% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 78.4mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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