Macarrão apimentado com frango e chipotle

Ingredientes

• 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta
• 1/2 lb (225 g) asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (20 g) unsalted butter
• 1 lb (450) g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2-3 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
• 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
• 1 1/2 cup half and half (single cream)
• 1/2 cup (45 g) grated Parmesan
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Add the asparagus to the same pot for the last two minutes of cooking. Reserve some of the pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter over...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large, deep pan.

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   Add the chicken and cook until browned, about...: Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, then remove it from the pan.

4. 4

   Add the onion and red bell pepper and...: Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and the pepper is tender.

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   Stir in the garlic and cook for another...: Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then return the cooked chicken to the pot.

6. 6

   Stir in the honey and chipotle sauce and...: Stir in the honey and chipotle sauce and cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Add the frozen peas and cook for another...: Add the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

8. 8

   Next, stir in the half and half (single...: Next, stir in the half and half (single cream) and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

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   Add the cooked pasta and asparagus and toss...: Add the cooked pasta and asparagus and toss to coat with the sauce. Add some of the reserved pasta water if it looks too thick.

10. 10

    Stir in the grated Parmesan and adjust the...: Stir in the grated Parmesan and adjust the seasoning.

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    Serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on...: Serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.