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Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Cream Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
Delicious and really easy. Can be spiced up by adding more chipotles or more adobe sauce. From Family Circle magazine Jan. 08
Ingredients:
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups prepared alfredo sauce
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo (more for spicy flavor)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Cook penne following package directions, drain.
2. While penne is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove to a plate and reserve.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir in the chicken.
4. Spoon pasta onto serving platter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with chopped bacon and cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com