Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Sauce

Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Sauce photo
prep time:
30 min
total time:
45 min
JeanineJeanine

Mom and I LOVED this! It has a lot of ingredients that you wouldn’t think work together, but they do. Make this one!

ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile canned in adobo
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

directions

  • 1

    Cook penne. 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.

  • 2

    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 bubble. Stir in the chicken.

  • 3

    Place the pasta back into the pot and stir in the Alfredo and chicken mixture. Spoon pasta onto a large servign platter and garnish with the bacon and cilantro.

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