Chicken with Chipotle Alfredo Sauce

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped
  • 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in chile and Alfredo sauce; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 3
    Serve chicken mixture over pasta; sprinkle with cilantro.

  • To keep cilantro fresh for a few days, freshly cut the stems and place in a container in an inch or two of water. Cover loosely with a plastic bag and refrigerate.
  • Alfredo sauce comes in a variety of flavors; experiment to find your favorite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
740
Calories from Fat
400
Total Fat
44g
68%
Saturated Fat
24g
120%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
185mg
61%
Sodium
530mg
22%
Potassium
330mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
2g
Protein
41g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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