Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta

Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta

from Joseph Abell
10 servings
Recipe below 👇

CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN PASTA
Makes 10 Servings
Per Serving: 517 Calories | 45g Protein | $3.65

Ingredients

Skinless Chicken Thighs 48oz | 1361g
Chipotles Peppers in Adobo 7oz | 198g
Honey 2 Tbsp | 42g
Red Enchilada Sauce ¾ cup | 180g
Yellow Onion 1x | 150g
Bell Peppers 3x | 450g
Lime Juice (3 limes) 6 Tbsp | 90g
Lime Zest (3 limes) 1 tsp | 3g
Cilantro 1 cup | 16g
Cooked Rigatoni (32oz uncooked) 80oz | 2268g
Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 ½ cup | 340g
Light Sour Cream 1 cup | 240g
Fat Free Ultrafiltered Milk 1 ½ cups | 360g
Reduced Fat Mozzarella 2 ½ cups | 283g
Tajin 1 Tbsp | 15g
Salt 2 Tbsp | 36g
Garlic powder, cumin, pepper

Directions

1. Cook the rigatoni for half of the package time. Drain and set aside.
2. In a slow cooker, combine the skinless chicken thighs, chipotles in adobo, honey, red enchilada sauce, diced yellow onion, diced bell peppers, tajin, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper.
3. Cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
4. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
5. Stir in the cooked pasta, yogurt, sour cream, and milk.
6. Top with the reduced fat mozzarella, cover, and let it melt for 20 more minutes.
7. Separate into 10 equal servings and store frozen.

Reheating

Microwave
Fridge: 2 minutes, mix, add a splash water, 2 minutes.
Frozen: 3 minutes, mix, add a splash of water, 3 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 48oz Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 7oz Chipotles Peppers in Adobo
  • Honey
    2 tbsp
  • Red Enchilada Sauce
    ¾ c
  • Yellow Onion
    1
  • Bell Peppers
    3
  • Lime Juice

    3 limes

    6 tbsp
  • Lime Zest

    3 limes

    1 tsp
  • Cilantro
    1 c
  • 80oz Cooked Rigatoni

    32oz uncooked

  • Nonfat Greek Yogurt
    1 ½ c
  • Light Sour Cream
    1 c
  • Fat Free Ultrafiltered Milk
    1 ½ c
  • Reduced Fat Mozzarella
    2 ½ c
  • Tajin
    1 tbsp
  • Salt
    2 tbsp
  • Garlic powder
  • Cumin
  • Pepper

Directions

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the rigatoni for half of the package time. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a slow cooker, combine the skinless chicken thighs, chipotles in adobo, honey, red enchilada sauce, diced yellow onion, diced bell peppers, tajin, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cooked pasta, yogurt, sour cream, and milk.

  6. 6

    Top with the reduced fat mozzarella, cover, and let it melt for 20 more minutes.

  7. 7

    Separate into 10 equal servings and store frozen.

Reheating

  1. 1

    From fridge: Microwave for 2 minutes, mix, add a splash water, microwave for another 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    From frozen: Microwave for 3 minutes, mix, add a splash of water, microwave for another 3 minutes.

Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta

Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta

300 min10 servings517 cal

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About this Recipe

Savor the Flavor: Irresistible Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta (Slow Cooker Edition!)

Are you searching for a delicious, high-protein meal that practically cooks itself? Look no further than this incredible Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta! This recipe brings together succulent chicken thighs, smoky chipotle peppers, and bright zesty lime in a creamy sauce, all tossed with hearty rigatoni pasta. It's the ultimate comfort food with a vibrant kick, designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort.

What makes this slow cooker chicken pasta truly special is its incredible depth of flavor and fantastic convenience. The chicken thighs slowly braise with chipotles in adobo, red enchilada sauce, and aromatic veggies, absorbing all those rich, spicy, and tangy notes. After shredding, a generous amount of fresh lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro are stirred in, providing a beautiful contrast and ensuring every bite of this creamy chicken pasta is a burst of flavor.

Perfect for meal prep, this recipe yields 10 generous servings, making your weeknights a breeze. It's packed with 45g of protein per serving, thanks to the chicken, Greek yogurt, and ultrafiltered milk, offering a satisfying and nutritious option for the whole family. The combination of Greek yogurt and light sour cream creates a wonderfully creamy texture without being overly heavy, while melted mozzarella adds a delightful cheesy finish.

Tips for Your Best Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta:

  • Spice It Up or Down: Love the heat? Add an extra chipotle pepper or a pinch of cayenne. Prefer milder? Start with fewer chipotles and remove seeds.
  • Veggie Boost: Feel free to toss in extra bell peppers, corn, or even some black beans during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition and texture.
  • Pasta Perfection: While rigatoni is fantastic for catching the creamy sauce, feel free to use other short pasta shapes like penne or cavatappi.

Enjoy this smoky, zesty, and utterly comforting Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta – a true slow cooker sensation!

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