Arizona Chicken Pasta Recipe
Experience the bold flavors of Arizona Chicken Pasta, a comforting and satisfying dish that combines the perfect balance of spicy chipotle heat with creamy white cheddar cheese, black beans, and tender rotisserie chicken. This easy-to-make pasta is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp adobo sauce from the chiles
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Garnish
- Green onion
- Tomatoes
Instructions
How to Make Arizona Chicken Pasta
- Boil pasta to al dente according to package directions. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, puree the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream until smooth. Set aside.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat and allow to melt. Saute minced garlic in the pan for about 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining heavy whipping cream, flour, and chipotle mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat until bubbly and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese until melted. Add corn, black beans, and chicken. Stir to coat in the sauce.
- Mix in the cooked pasta until well coated in the sauce.
- Top the pasta with green onion, tomatoes, and additional shredded white cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
The dish can be easily customized with additional veggies or different cheese options based on personal preference.