Chicken Penne in Smoky Chili Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 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 chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo (more for spicy flavor)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Cook penne following package directions, drain.

2. 2

   While penne is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove to a plate and reserve.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly. Stir in the chicken.

4. 4

   Spoon pasta onto serving platter and top with chicken mixture. Garnish with chopped bacon and cilantro.