Mexican Chicken Penne
 
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If you are worried about the spiciness factor, you can omit the chipotle and adobo sauce.
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pkg penne pasta
  • 5 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 28-oz. can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 large chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ¼ lb mozzarella cheese (or whatever cheese you prefer)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 3 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté in pan until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is softened and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes, chipotle, and adobo sauce and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add corn, black beans, cumin, and chili powder, and season with salt and pepper until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add penne and remaining 2 Tbsp oil to the sauce and toss to coat. Add 1 cup cheese and toss.
  7. Spoon pasta into bowls, sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro, and serve.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/mexican-chicken-penne/