Chipotle Chicken Pasta with Asparagus & Parmigiano Cheese
Chipotle Chicken Pasta with Asparagus & Parmigiano Cheese
40 minutes total
- Chicken
- Dairy/Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Protein
- Protein+®
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Tender chicken thighs are seared over high heat, sliced then tossed with chipotle peppers, tender asparagus, and Barilla Protein+ pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 7
| Ingredients for Protein+ Penne Chicken Pasta with Asparagus and Parmigiano Cheese: | |
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+® Penne Pasta | 
| 3 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided | 
| 1 | Pound Chicken Thighs, Diced | 
| 1 | Teaspoon Cumin | 
| 2 | Cloves Garlic, Minced | 
| 1 | Yellow Onion, Small Dice | 
| 1 | Cup Asparagus, Sliced on The Bias | 
| 2 | Chipotle Peppers, Diced | 
| 1 | Tablespoon Chipotle Sauce, Canned | 
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated | 
| 1 | Cup Heavy Cream | 
| To Taste | Sea Salt and Black Pepper | 
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, season chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Cook thighs for 3-4 minutes in a skillet on high heat. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 4
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet with onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
Step 5
Add asparagus, cooking for an additional 30 seconds. Add chipotle peppers, sauce, and heavy cream.
Step 6
Return chicken to skillet with pasta. Toss with cheese.
 
            Protein+® Penne Pasta
                    The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Penne pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
                
- Shape Short pasta
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta