One Pot Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Pasta combines your favorite jalapeño popper flavors in one creamy and delicious meal! Cooked in only one pot, this easy weeknight dinner is perfect for the entire family.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 600kcal

Author Spoonful of Flavor

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup water
2-3 jalapeño peppers minced
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese
4 slices cooked bacon
Sliced jalapeño, for garnish
Freshly chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, for garnish

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!

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