Creamy Chipotle Chicken Spaghetti (Printable)

Shredded chicken tossed with spaghetti in a chipotle-cheddar sauce, crowned with fresh cilantro and zingy lime.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta & Chicken

01 - 10 ounces spaghetti
02 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

→ Chipotle Cream Sauce

03 - 1 tablespoon butter
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/3 cup milk
07 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Finish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
12 - Lime wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and milk, then add chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet until fully melted and smooth. Add the cooked chicken and heat through, mixing until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the chipotle cream sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
05 - Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for added brightness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kicks up classic spaghetti with Tex-Mex flavors
  • Ready in under 40 minutes for hassle-free comfort food
02 -
  • This dish contains dairy and gluten.
  • You can easily make it spicier or milder by adjusting the amount of chipotles used.
03 -
  • Add spinach or black beans for a hearty twist.
  • Penne or fusilli work great if you prefer short pasta shapes.
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