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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

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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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 672
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Honey Glazed Chicken
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the honey over the chicken and flip once to glaze the other side.
  4. Once cooked, remove from the skillet, slice into thin strips, and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic, sliced bell peppers, and asparagus. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  3. Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the Spicy Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Assemble the Dish
  1. Add the cooked penne pasta and sliced honey-glazed chicken to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
  2. Let the pasta cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra shaved parmesan cheese.
  2. Serve with hot garlic bread, and enjoy!

Nutrition

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

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

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