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Chipotle Spinach Fettuccini
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Chipotle Spinach Fettuccine

Chipotle Spinach Fettuccine is an easy pasta dinner recipe loaded with grilled chicken & a homemade sauce that has everyone coming back for more.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword fettuccini, pasta, spinach
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 6 grilled chicken breast
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 3 chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper - seeds removed & diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups Half & half
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 slices swiss cheese
  • 3 boxes fettuccine noodles 16 ounces each
  • Salt pepper, granulated garlic to taste

Instructions

  • Grill chicken - chop & set aside.
  • Chop spinach, chipotles & jalapeno & place in LARGE deep skillet
  • Add in garlic, butter & seasonings & saute for about 5 minutes so that everything gets soft.
  • Add in milk & half & half & bring to a simmer - do not boil
  • Add in tomatoes, both kinds of cheese & chicken & continue to simmer so all flavors come together - stirring occasionally
  • While this is simmering- cook your pasta to package directions
  • Remove pasta from heat - drain rinse
  • Remove sauce from heat.
  • Serve immediately & top pasta with sauce & added cheese