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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Have you ever wanted to try recreating Cheesecake Factory's iconic spicy chicken chipotle pasta in the comfort of your own kitchen? This restaurant-level pasta dish is served in a creamy, chipotle-infused sauce with honey glazed chicken and loads of fresh vibrant veggies. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 cups asparagus (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • ½ cup frozen peas
For the honey glazed chicken:
  • 2 boneless (skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper. Place uncooked chicken breast in a zip top bag or other storage container. Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165˚F. Remove from skillet and set aside on a cutting board to rest. 
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions to al denté. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic and crushed red peppers and sauté until onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
  • Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, adobo sauce, pecorino romano cheese and salt. Whisk until combined, then add asparagus and peas.
  • Simmer the sauce until it is thickened, then stir in chicken and pasta until everything is well coated in sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal Carbohydrates: 58g Protein: 22g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 69mg Sodium: 1234mg Potassium: 531mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 13g Vitamin A: 1227IU Vitamin C: 27mg Calcium: 54mg Iron: 2mg