Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Shrimp

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

📝 Ingredients

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

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Add pasta and cook to package directions.
2. 2Add all the sauce ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Taste to see if additional salt and pepper is needed.
3. 3Peel and devein shrimp, you can also remove the tails if you like. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
4. 4Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and once melted add the shrimp to the pan.
5. 5Cook shrimp until no longer opaque, don't overcook the shrimp. Turn the heat to low and add the blended chipotle sauce.
6. 6Once 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.