Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
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4.9
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
Description
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta combines chunks of chicken with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic, all coated in a creamy sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan, and chipotle pepper sauce from canned adobo peppers. The penne pasta and asparagus are boiled together for a tender yet crisp bite. The sauce has a slightly smoky and spicy profile balanced by honey’s sweetness. The chicken is seasoned with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then browned in butter and olive oil before combining with the vegetables and sauce.
The final result is a rich and spicy pasta dish with a mix of textures from tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy sauce. It can be garnished with fresh cilantro and tortilla chip strips for an extra touch. Serving it hot pairs well with a simple side or a light salad.
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 black pepper coarse ground
- 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 peas frozen
- 1 pound asparagus the thinner the better, fresh
- 6 ounces Parmesan Cheese , shredded
Optional Garnish
- cilantro chopped, fresh leaves
- tortilla chip strips
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.9
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