Description
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is a creamy, smoky pasta dish made with tender honey-glazed chicken, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, parmesan cheese, penne pasta, bell peppers, asparagus, and a rich chipotle cream sauce for a bold and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless
- 2 tbsp Honey spicy honey is a great alternative
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
- Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 tbsp Grass-fed Butter
- 2 Small Red and Yellow Bell Pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup Asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup Organic Frozen Peas
- 1 Small Sweet Onion finely diced
- 3 Fresh Garlic Cloves minced
Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce adjust for spice preference
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional for extra heat
- Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Shaved Parmigiano
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Honey Glazed Chicken
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Add avocado oil to the skillet, then add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the honey over the chicken and flip once to glaze the other side.
- Once cooked, remove from the skillet, slice into thin strips, and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions. **Save a 1/2 of pasta water then drain and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Vegetables
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes until they soften and slightly caramelize.
- Add the garlic, sliced bell peppers, and asparagus. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the Spicy Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Combine the heavy cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the chipotle cream sauce and pasta water into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine and let simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Assemble the Dish
- Add the cooked penne pasta and sliced honey-glazed chicken to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Let the pasta cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6: Serve
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra shaved parmesan cheese.
- Serve with hot garlic bread, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American