Chipotle Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Chicken Pasta
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A copycat for Cheesecake Factory's famous dish, Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner since it's made in one pot. It has a creamy sauce and is loaded with bell pepper, peas and asparagus.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion diced (one small onion)
- ¼ red bell pepper diced (½ cup)
- ¼ yellow bell pepper diced (½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper powder
- ¼ cup chipotle adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- ¾ cup heavy cream warmed
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken cooked chicken
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup frozen diced asparagus
- 4 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan cheese about 1 1/2 cups
- salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Pour the oil into a dutch oven or large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and diced pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes in the hot oil. 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup yellow onion, ¼ red bell pepper, ¼ yellow bell pepper
- Add the chipotle chili pepper powder, adobo sauce, garlic and honey to the skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute. 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper powder, ¼ cup chipotle adobo sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon honey
- Add the chicken stock and bring it to a low boil. Add the pasta and boil, covered, for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente. 3 cups chicken stock , 8 ounces penne pasta
- Add the warmed cream and the chicken, peas and asparagus. Stir well. Cover and simmer over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Stir occasionally while it simmers. ¾ cup heavy cream, 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken, ½ cup frozen peas, ½ cup frozen diced asparagus
- Turn off the heat and slowly add in the freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ a cup at a time, stirring between each addition. 4 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley, cilantro or green onions. salt and black pepper-
Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- To use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, season chicken with salt and pepper, then cut into bite-size pieces. Sauté the chicken with the veggies as in step 1. The chicken does not have to be completely cooked before continuing with the recipe. It will continue to cook as the pasta boils.
- Use fresh veggies instead of frozen if you prefer.
- Want to add more veggies to this creamy pasta recipe? Try mushrooms, diced zucchini or throw in some spinach leaves at the end.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
2819mg
(117%)
Potassium
377mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
957IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
281mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 2819mg | 117% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 957IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
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