Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta
Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Pasta is a deliciously comforting dish that perfectly marries the rich creaminess of cheese with the exciting kick of jalapeños. This recipe is not only quick, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, but it also transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary meals. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a luscious sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply feeding your family, this creamy pasta dish will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté jalapeños until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and let it simmer, then mix in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken and heat through for about 3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce; add cheddar and Parmesan until well-coated.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg