Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is tender penne pasta with seasoned chipotle chicken with a kick! Perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp honey raw
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup asparagus chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup pea
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 onion yellow, chopped
Garnish
- tortilla strips
- cilantro
- lime
Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 2 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo chopped
- 1 Tbsp adobo sauce from a can
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp lime zest
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fill a Dutch oven with 4 cups of salted water and 2 tbsp of butter. Bring to a boil.
- Prepare ingredients. Cut chicken into 1” chunks and add to a bowl. Toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cut asparagus into 2” pieces. Chop the bell peppers and onion and add to a mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes to soften.
- Meanwhile, add asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add penne pasta to the water. Boil noodles Al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Return the Dutch oven to the stove over medium-high heat.
- Next, add the garlic, peas, and asparagus to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and combine with the noodles.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat. Add chicken and brown for 4-5 minutes. Pour the honey over the chicken and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Next, add the butter to the Dutch oven. Once melted, add chipotle peppers, crushed garlic, and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Once bubbling adds the parmesan cheese, lime zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk well and turn off the heat.
- Add the chicken, noodles, and veggies to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and top with tortilla strips. Serve with lime and Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 855
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 855kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1736IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.