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Copycat Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Copycat Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Cheesecake Factory's Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is a favorite of mine - it's got tons of veggies but is also cream and yum! This copycat recipe of the chipotle chicken pasta will surely be a family favorite - and even make the kids like asparagus!
4.75 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 862 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 lb penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1/2 yellow pepper diced
  • 1/2 red pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Parmesan Cream Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Start with your chicken. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness between sheets of parchment paper.
    2 chicken breasts
  • Rub minced garlic on chicken breasts.
    1 tbsp minced garlic
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare Penne according to package directions
    1/2 lb penne pasta

Stove Top - Chicken

  • Heat skillet with olive oil over medium
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Saute over medium until chicken is done (flipping halfway)
    2 chicken breasts
  • Once chicken is done (temp check to 160) - brush lightly with honey on each side and saute 1 min on each side
    1/4 cup honey

Air Fryer - Chicken

  • Using a basting brush, baste both sides with honey
    1/4 cup honey, 2 chicken breasts
  • Place chicken in air fryer and Air Fry at 375º for 12 minutes Flipping Half way thru

After Chicken is Done

  • Remove chicken from pan/air fryer and set aside
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 3 tbsp butter to melt
    3 tbsp butter
  • Add vegetables (asparagus, onion, peppers, peas) and saute for 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove veggies from pan and set aside
    1 bunch asparagus, 1/2 yellow pepper, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 yellow onion, 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • In same pan, add 3 tbsp butter over medium high heat. Once butter melts add flour and whisk continuously to make a rue.
    3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp flour
  • Whisk in milk and cream – stir sauce & it will thicken in 1-2 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan cheese and chipotle seasoning and remove from heat.
    Give the sauce a taste and season with salt & black pepper if you like
    3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tsp chipotle chili pepper seasoning
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta with a colander and dice chicken into bite-sized chunks
  • Add chicken, vegetables and pasta into the sauce and toss to coat. Add in pasta water for a little extra sauce.
  • Serve in 4 bowls and garnish with wonton strips, a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice
    wonton strips

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcalCarbohydrates: 68.4gProtein: 42gFat: 48.1gSaturated Fat: 23.6gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 549mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 23gCalcium: 376mgIron: 5mg
Keyword cheesecake factory, chicken, copycat, pasta, spicy
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