Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)
Tender honey-glazed chicken tossed with smoky chipotle parmesan cream, penne pasta, and crisp seasonal vegetables.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
→ Pasta
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12 ounces penne pasta
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
→ Vegetables
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2 small red and yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
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1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup organic frozen peas
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1 small sweet onion, finely diced
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3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
→ Chipotle Parmesan Cream Sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
→ Garnish
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1/4 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add avocado oil to the skillet and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. In the last minute, drizzle honey over chicken, turning once to glaze. Remove, slice thinly, and set aside.
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Cook penne according to package instructions. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
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In the same skillet, add avocado oil and butter. Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Add garlic, bell peppers, and asparagus; cook 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in peas and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
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Blend heavy cream, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, paprika, optional cayenne pepper, and Parmesan until smooth. Pour sauce and reserved pasta water into the skillet with vegetables. Stir and simmer 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add cooked penne and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat everything in sauce. Cook an additional minute to meld flavors.
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Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley and shaved Parmigiano. Serve immediately with hot garlic bread if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Reserve pasta water to enhance cream sauce consistency. Adjust cayenne pepper to modify spiciness. For extra vegetables, add broccoli during the sauté step with onions and peppers.