Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

This spicy chicken chipotle pasta is just the perfect dish to try if you're a fan of bold and spicy flavors. Featuring a mix of crisp veggies, tender chicken and smoky Chipotle, this pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring 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. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter over...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large, deep pan.
3. 3Add 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. 4Add 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.
5. 5Stir 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. 6Stir in the honey and chipotle sauce and...: Stir in the honey and chipotle sauce and cook for another minute.
7. 7Add the frozen peas and cook for another...: Add the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. 8Next, 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.
9. 9Add 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. 10Stir in the grated Parmesan and adjust the...: Stir in the grated Parmesan and adjust the seasoning.
11. 11Serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on...: Serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.