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A white plate of Healthy Chipotle Chicken Pasta with chunks of chicken, green peas, red bell peppers, asparagus, and grated cheese is served with a fork and knife on a rustic white table with a black patterned napkin. Tastes amazing!.

Healthy Chipotle Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Author: Jen Mellor
  • Prep Time: 30 Minutes (some just marinading)
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Portions 1x
  • Category: Main meal
  • Method: Hob top
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Chicken Chipotle pasta perfect for a tasty family meal everyone will enjoy.


Ingredients

Units Scale

2 chicken breasts, cubed

450g penne pasta

2 tbsp lemon juice

A pinch of salt and pepper

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

0.25 cup honey

0.25 cup chipotle pepper sauce

1 red bell pepper, diced

0.5 onion, diced

1 tbsp crushed garlic

2 cups double cream

1 cup frozen peas

400g asparagus tips

1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus a bit more for garnish


Instructions

Begin by marinating the chicken in lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes to ensure it’s bursting with flavour.

Cook the penne pasta and asparagus together until al dente, then refresh under cold water to stop the cooking process.

In a skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the bell pepper and onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then set aside.

In the same skillet, add olive oil and brown the marinated chicken. Stir in honey and the onion/pepper mix, followed by the chipotle sauce, cream, and grated Parmesan. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavours meld.

Add the cooked pasta, tender asparagus tips, and green peas into the skillet, stirring until everything is beautifully coated in the creamy sauce.

Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 751
  • Sugar: 18.6 g
  • Sodium: 703.6 mg
  • Fat: 30.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 77.7 g
  • Protein: 39.5 g