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Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta with asparagus, peas, and honey glazed chicken in a spicy chipotle parmesan cream sauce.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 934 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Set your water to boil for your pasta.
  2. Add the asparagus to the pasta water and boil for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp.
  3. Shock it with cold water through a colander.
  4. Add the pasta to a minute shy of the directions and drain into the same bowl as the asparagus but don’t rinse.
  5. In a bowl with your chicken add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and let sit as you cook the rest of the dish.
  6. In a large skillet add the butter and melt over medium heat.
  7. Add the bell peppers and onions and cook until just translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Add in the garlic and cook an extra minute.
  9. Remove the vegetables and add in the olive oil.
  10. Add the chicken to the pan and turn the heat up to medum-high.
  11. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per each side.
  12. Add in the honey and stir, cooking an additional 5 seconds.
  13. Add the bell pepper mixture back to the pan
  14. Stir well, then add in the adobo sauce, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  15. Cook for 3-4 minutes then add in the pasta, asparagus and frozen green peas.
  16. Stir to coat everything and serve with any garnishes you’d like (Cheesecake Factory uses tortilla strip chips and cilantro).

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.