30-Minute Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Copycat)

I love an uncomplicated bowl of pasta that is delicious and simple to make, and this 30-minute creamy, spicy chicken chipotle pasta recipe is the perfect simple weeknight dinner idea.

This Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe is made with penne pasta coated in a creamy chipotle parmesan cream sauce with honey chicken, asparagus, bell peppers, garlic, and onion and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.

Why I Love This Creamy Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Ingredient List and Substitutions

For the Chicken:

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – if you prefer a different cut, you can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs
• Honey – if you prefer a bit more sweetness, you can mix with simple sugar
• Avocado Oil – Olive oil is also perfect, if you prefer extra virgin olive oil

For the Pasta:

• Penne Pasta – swap for your desired pasta and follow the cooking instructions on the box
• Avocado oil – extra virgin olive oil.
• Grass-fed Butter
• Bell Peppers
• Fresh Raw Asparagus
• Organic Frozen Peas – or fresh peas also work!
• Small Sweet Onion – you can substitute this for red onions

Note** If you love veggies, add broccoli, and cook with the onions and peppers, before adding the asparagus

Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce adjust for spice preference
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional for extra heat
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Garnish

• 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Cilantro for garnish
• 1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan

Equipment

• 1 Skillet
• 1 Pasta Pot
• 1 Chef Knife
• 1 Wooden Cutting Board
• 1 Food Processor or Blender

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Honey Glazed Chicken

• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Add avocado oil to the skillet, then add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
• During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the honey over the chicken and flip once to glaze the other side.
• Once cooked, remove from the skillet, slice into thin strips, and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

• Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions. **Save a 1/2 of pasta water then drain and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

• In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes until they soften and slightly caramelize.
• Add the garlic, sliced bell peppers, and asparagus. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
• Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 4: Prepare the Spicy Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce

• Combine the heavy cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the chipotle cream sauce and pasta water into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: Assemble the Dish

• Add the cooked penne pasta and sliced honey-glazed chicken to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
• Let the pasta cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6: Serve

• Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra shaved parmesan cheese.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Variations

If you love veggies, add more veggies, like broccoli or cauliflower.

You can also swap the pasta for your favorite cut, including elbow, or turn this into a linguine dish.

Storage

Store leftovers in an air-tight glass container for up to 48 hours.

What To Serve With Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Try this pasta with chicken cutlets instead of honey chicken, this Super Crispy Pollo Empanizado (Breaded Chicken) is the perfect recipe.

Looking for other recipes?

Try some of my favorites:

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

20-Minute Elote Quesadilla

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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

Olga Muñoz

Simple and delicious honey-glazed chicken coated in a creamy and spicy chipotle parmesan cream sauce on penne pasta with asparagus, green peas, sliced bell peppers, a copycat recipe and Cheesecake Factory favorite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 672 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Skillet
• 1 Pasta Pot
• 1 Chef Knife
• 1 Wooden Cutting Board
• 1 Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients

  

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For the Chicken:

• 2 Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless
• 2 tbsp Honey spicy honey is a great alternative
• 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
• Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

• 12 oz Penne Pasta
• 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
• 1 tbsp Grass-fed Butter
• 2 Small Red and Yellow Bell Pepper thinly sliced
• 1 cup Asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup Organic Frozen Peas
• 1 Small Sweet Onion finely diced
• 3 Fresh Garlic Cloves minced

Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce adjust for spice preference
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional for extra heat
• Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste

Garnish

• 1/4 cup Shaved Parmigiano
• 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Honey Glazed Chicken

• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Add avocado oil to the skillet, then add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
• During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the honey over the chicken and flip once to glaze the other side.
• Once cooked, remove from the skillet, slice into thin strips, and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

• Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions. **Save a 1/2 of pasta water then drain and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

• In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes until they soften and slightly caramelize.
• Add the garlic, sliced bell peppers, and asparagus. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
• Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 4: Prepare the Spicy Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce

• Combine the heavy cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the chipotle cream sauce and pasta water into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine and let simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: Assemble the Dish

• Add the cooked penne pasta and sliced honey-glazed chicken to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
• Let the pasta cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6: Serve

• Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra shaved parmesan cheese.
• Serve with hot garlic bread, and enjoy!

Notes

Top Tips

• Save hot pasta water for the creamy chipotle parmesan sauce
• Adjust the spiciness by adding or reducing cayenne pepper
• If you love veggies, add broccoli, and cook with the onions and peppers, before adding the asparagus

Nutrition

Calories: 672kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 39gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g

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