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Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Cream Sauce




Source of Recipe


real simple






List of Ingredients



• 12 ounces of uncooked penne pasta
  
• 1 1/2 Tbls. vegetable oil
  
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small chunks
  
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 tsp. garlic - minced
  
• 2 cups of prepared Alfredo sauce (Bertolii makes a good one)
  
• 1 Tbls. chipolte in adobe sauce (may have to adjust to taste)
  
• 2 tsp. chili powder
  
• 2 tsp. maple syrup
  
• 1/2 tsp. salt
  
• 8 slices fully cooked bacon - chopped
  
• 2 Tbls. chopped fresh cilantro
  






Instructions



1. Cook penne pasta following package directions.
   
2. While penne is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 min. 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, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in alfredo sauce, chipolte, chili powder, maple syrup and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
   
4. Stir in chicken.
   
5. Spoon sauce over pasta and serve.