Chicken Penne In Smoky Chili Cream Sauce

• 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices cooked bacon, heated in microwave and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Cook penne following package directions; drain.
2. While penne is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Remove to a plate and reserve.
4. Reduce heat to medium.
5. Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
7. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt.
8. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
9. Stir in the chicken.
10. Place the pasta back into the pot and stir in the Alfredo and chicken mixture.
11. Spoon pasta onto a large serving platter and garnish with the bacon and cilantro.

penne pasta, vegetable oil, chicken breast, onion, garlic, alfredo sauce, chipotle chile, chili powder, maple syrup, salt, bacon, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-penne-in-smoky-chili-cream-sauce-283158 (may not work)