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Spicy Chicken Pasta with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Indulgent Spicy Chicken Pasta with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

This Spicy Chicken Pasta with Creamy Chipotle Sauce is a flavorful and quick meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts (boneless)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup half and half or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into pieces
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces penne pasta or rigatoni or fusilli
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
  • extra garnishes cilantro, lime wedges, crispy fried onions, or toasted pepitas

Equipment

  • blender
  • large skillet
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt, cracked black pepper, and ground cumin. Marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine half and half, minced garlic, honey, chipotle peppers, and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and yellow bell peppers for about 5-6 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook penne pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  6. Lower heat and add the creamy chipotle sauce to the sautéed vegetables. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Combine with chicken, pasta, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Serve the pasta, garnished with chopped green onions and additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow cooked chicken to rest before slicing. Adjust chipotle peppers to taste. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency. Garnish for enhanced flavor.

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