Chesley and Audrey joined us for dinner tonight (becoming a Wednesday thing - which I really love). We had

CHICKEN PENNE IN SMOKY CHILI CREAM SAUCE

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1/3 cup onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices cooked bacon, heated in microwave and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Cook penne following package directions; drain.
2. While penne is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Remove to a plate and reserve.
4. Reduce heat to medium.
5. Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
7. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt.
8. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
9. Stir in the chicken.
10. Place the pasta back into the pot and stir in the Alfredo and chicken mixture.

Instead of chipotles I just used a little cayenne.