Chicken Penne Pasta with Chipotle Butter Sauce Recipe (with Video)

Seasoning the Chicken
1. Season the sliced chicken with salt and black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the chicken slices until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside.
Sautéing the Vegetables
1. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Sauté the fresh zucchini and seasoned carrots until tender-crisp. Set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
1. In the skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2. Pour in the white wine and simmer until it's reduced by half.
3. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and minced chipotle in adobo sauce to the skillet.
4. Stir in unsalted butter until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
5. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combining the Ingredients
1. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the chipotle butter sauce, tossing until the pasta is well coated.
2. Gently fold in the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables.
Final Steps
1. Transfer the Chicken Penne Pasta to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro and tortilla strips for added texture and flavor.