Pollo y Papas Penne Fiesta

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this mouth-watering dish, featuring tender rotisserie chicken, crispy potatoes, and penne pasta, all infused with the bold essence of chipotle peppers and fresh cilantro. This creative fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine will leave you craving for more. With its perfect balance of spices and textures, Pollo y Papas Penne Fiesta is a true fiesta on your plate.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Mexican
  • mexican
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  • rotisserie chicken
  • potato
  • penne
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1wholerotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 8ozpenne pasta, cooked al dente
  • 2largepotatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1mediumonion, diced
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2pepperschipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1tspcumin, ground
  • 1tsppaprika, smoked
  • 1tspsalt, none
  • 1/2tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4cupcilantro, chopped
  • 2tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2tbspolive oil, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

35g

70% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein33%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
6g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Start by cooking the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then set aside.

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  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.

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  3. 3

    Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until they start to brown, stirring occasionally.

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  4. 4

    Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped chipotle peppers, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.

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  5. 5

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine with the chicken and potato mixture.

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  6. 6

    Squeeze the freshly squeezed lime juice over the top of the pasta mixture and stir to combine.

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  7. 7

    Transfer the pasta mixture to a serving dish and top with chopped cilantro.

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  8. 8

    Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the dish and serve hot.

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