Description
Creamy Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Penne is a delectable comfort food that combines tender penne pasta with a rich, creamy sauce infused with spicy jalapeños and melted cheddar cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings because it brings bold flavors together in one pot for easy preparation. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Whether you’re looking to spice up your dinner routine or serve something special, this irresistible recipe will be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, diced jalapeños, and uncooked penne pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer while stirring occasionally until the pasta is cooked (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg