Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
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Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
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Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta with asparagus, peas, and honey glazed chicken in a spicy chipotle parmesan cream sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast , boneless skinless, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce , from canned adobo peppers
- 1 yellow bell pepper , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound fresh asparagus , the thinner the better
- 6 ounces Parmesan Cheese , shredded
Optional Garnish
- fresh cilantro leaves , chopped
- Tortilla chip strips
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Instructions
- Set your water to boil for your pasta.
- Add the asparagus to the pasta water and boil for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Shock it with cold water through a colander.
- Add the pasta to a minute shy of the directions and drain into the same bowl as the asparagus but don’t rinse.
- In a bowl with your chicken add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and let sit as you cook the rest of the dish.
- In a large skillet add the butter and melt over medium heat.
- Add the bell peppers and onions and cook until just translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and cook an extra minute.
- Remove the vegetables and add in the olive oil.
- Add the chicken to the pan and turn the heat up to medum-high.
- Brown the chicken on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per each side.
- Add in the honey and stir, cooking an additional 5 seconds.
- Add the bell pepper mixture back to the pan
- Stir well, then add in the adobo sauce, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes then add in the pasta, asparagus and frozen green peas.
- Stir to coat everything and serve with any garnishes you’d like (Cheesecake Factory uses tortilla strip chips and cilantro).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
934kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1826mg
(76%)
Potassium
890mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
2958IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
450mg
(45%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 934 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 934kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1826mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 2958IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 450mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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282 reviews
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