Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat) is a tantalizing dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy chipotle sauce over perfectly cooked penne pasta. With its bold flavors and satisfying textures, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients
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- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Seasonal vegetables (bell peppers, asparagus, peas)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmigiano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and honey. Cook in a skillet with avocado oil for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; let rest before slicing.
- Boil salted water and cook penne pasta until al dente; drain and reserve some cooking water.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, bell peppers, asparagus, and peas in avocado oil and butter until tender.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chipotle peppers, paprika, cayenne (if desired), salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet to coat evenly; add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and garnish with shaved Parmigiano and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg