Creamy Jalapeno Chicken Pasta
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
  • 1lb chicken breasts
  • 2Tbsp Pickle Creek Jalapeno Infused Olive Oil
  • 1medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1small to medium onion, chopped
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 2c chicken broth
  • 4oz cream cheese
  • 1/2c shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • 8oz (2 ½ c dry) penne pasta
  • 1medium jalapeno, sliced, for garnish
  • 4slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, for garnish
  • Parmesan cheese
  • salt and black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season well with salt and black pepper.
  2. Add the Pickle Creek Jalapeno Olive Oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is warm, add the chicken and onion and cook until chicken is browned and onion is soft, ~7 min. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, ~1 min.
  3. Add the chicken broth, 1/3 c water, bell pepper, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and let come to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer ~20 min, until liquid is most absorbed. Uncover the skillet and cook the pasta ~5 min more, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is gone and pasta is cooked.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the cream cheese and shredded Monterrey jack cheese. Stir until cheese melts and sauce turns creamy. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Top with bacon, sliced jalapeno, and Parmesan. Enjoy!