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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Recipes

    Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Shrimp

    Published: Aug 12, 2023 by Renee · Leave a Comment · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This creamy chipotle pasta with shrimp has a spicy kick and comes together easily for a quick weeknight meal.

    One plate of pasta with shrimp and a skillet with more spicy creamy pasta.

    Sometimes you just need a comforting pasta dish and this recipe has a nice kick of spice from the chipotle peppers. Use leftover chipotle peppers to make a chicken marinade or on salmon tacos.

    I used shrimp since it cooks quickly, but chicken or just pasta would still be delicious. The sauce is creamy, luscious, and so flavorful!

    Ingredients

    The ingredients to make the Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pasta are simple and minimal. Here's what you'll need:

    • Butter
    • Shrimp
    • Garlic
    • Cream Cheese
    • Half and Half
    • Chicken Broth
    • Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
    • Pasta
    Ingredients labeled with text: milk, chicken broth, shrimp, garlic, cream, cheese, and chipotles in adobo.

    The chipotles in adobo sauce will typically be in a can. I used 3 whole peppers and it was spicier than a medium heat. Use 1 or 2 peppers for less heat.

    You can also substitute chicken bouillon and water for the chicken broth.

    Add the chicken broth, half and half, cream cheese, garlic, and chipotles to a blender. Blend until a smooth sauce forms. Taste and see if additional salt and pepper is needed.

    How to Cook the Shrimp

    Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp. I left the tails on, but you can remove them to make it easier to eat.

    Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. For more flavor you can add some garlic powder and paprika.

    Raw shrimp being cooked in a skillet.

    In a large skillet, add butter and the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are no longer opaque, but don't overcook them.

    Once the Shrimp is cooked, leave them in the skillet over low heat and add the blended sauce.

    Assembling and Serving

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Choose your type of pasta, I used spaghetti noodles, and cook it according to the package directions.

    Cooked spaghetti pasta in a glass bowl.

    Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, and add it to the sauce and shrimp. Taste for additional seasoning and serve it immediately. You can garnish with extra red pepper flakes for more heat.

    This Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Shrimp is a filling meal on it own, but can be paired with some crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.

    Spicy Chipotle pasta topped with shrimp on a plate with a gold fork.

    This pasta is best eaten the day of, since shrimp and pasta don't reheat as well. However, I did have some leftovers and ate it the next day.

    To reheat, I heated it up in a nonstick skillet and added the pasta with a splash of milk to get the consistency back. I wouldn't keep shrimp leftovers for more than 1 day.

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    Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Shrimp

    Renee
    This creamy chipotle pasta with shrimp has a spicy kick and comes together easily for a quick weeknight meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Non Stick Skillet
    • Pasta Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons Butter
    • 1 Pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined) season with salt and pepper
    • 8 ounces Pasta (I used spaghetti noodles)

    Chipotle Cream Sauce

    • ½ cup Chicken Broth (or use water and chicken bouillon)
    • ½ cup Half and Half
    • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Block
    • 1 Garlic Clove
    • 1-3 Chipotles in adobo sauce
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Add pasta and cook to package directions.
    • Add all the sauce ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Taste to see if additional salt and pepper is needed.
    • Peel and devein shrimp, you can also remove the tails if you like. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
    • Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and once melted add the shrimp to the pan.
    • Cook shrimp until no longer opaque, don't overcook the shrimp. Turn the heat to low and add the blended chipotle sauce.
    • Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the pan with the sauce and shrimp. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce. Taste for seasoning and serve.

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    Notes

    This pasta is best eaten the day of, since shrimp and pasta don't reheat as well. However, I did have some leftovers and ate it the next day. I suggest reheating in a nonstick skillet and adding a splash of milk to get the right consistency.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 664IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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