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30-Minute Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

30-Minute Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta You'll Crave Tonight

This 30-Minute Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home dinner table with a creamy chipotle sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Opt for chicken thighs for extra juiciness
  • 2 tbsp Honey Adds a touch of sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Ideal for sautéing; substitute with olive oil if needed
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta Swap for other pasta types as desired
  • 2 tbsp Grass-fed Butter Contributes to the creaminess of the sauce
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Choose red or yellow for color
  • 1 cup Fresh Asparagus Can substitute with broccoli or cauliflower
  • 1 cup Organic Frozen Peas Fresh peas can enhance flavor
  • 1 small Sweet Onion Can use red or yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for the best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider coconut cream for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Use nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tsp Paprika Use smoked paprika for depth
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Use to taste for extra heat
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper Adjust to your taste
  • to taste Shaved Parmigiano For garnishing
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Parsley or Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, then glaze with honey and slice.
  2. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion in oil and butter for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, bell peppers, and asparagus, cooking until tender.
  4. Blend heavy cream, chipotle peppers, paprika, cayenne, and parmesan until smooth. Add to skillet with reserved pasta water and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Combine pasta and chicken with the sauce in the skillet, toss gently, and garnish with parsley or cilantro and shaved Parmigiano before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

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