Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta Copycat Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake Factory is one of my all-time favorite restaurants! And I love creating all of their best dishes at home. Add these fabulous recipes to your menu: copycat Cheesecake Factory brown bread, Louisiana chicken pasta, and chicken Madeira!

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta Recipe

This copycat Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is downright amazing! You have tender pieces of chicken combined with pasta and sautéed veggies coated in a creamy chipotle-flavored sauce. It’s perfectly rich and cheesy with an irresistible kick of smoky heat. If you love spicy food, this recipe is for you! I’m also sharing tips to reduce the heat, if you’re serving someone sensitive to spice. One bite of this deliciousness and you’ll be hooked! In fact, this chipotle pasta recipe might be even better than the Cheesecake Factory version! It can be ready to serve in just over 30 minutes, making it great for busy weeknights. Plus, it’s a complete meal on its own with a balance of chicken, pasta and veggies. Serve it with some 20-minute Italian bread twists for an unforgettable dinner!

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients needed for chipotle pasta are simple and easy, yet they come together for an incredible meal that will have you wanting to lick your plate clean! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Penne Pasta: The perfect noodles to soak up and trap all of that delicious sauce! Chicken Breast: You’ll need 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast. Olive Oil: For cooking the chicken and vegetables. Vegetables: A combination of minced yellow onion, diced red bell pepper, asparagus and frozen peas add hearty texture and flavor. Chipotle Peppers: You can find Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a can at the grocery store. We’ll be using the peppers and the sauce. Garlic: A must for almost any pasta dish! Honey: Adds a hint of sweetness to balance the spicy, smoky taste from the peppers. Heavy Cream: For a perfectly rich and creamy sauce. Parmesan Cheese: Adds wonderful cheesiness! Salt and Pepper: Brings out and enhances the flavors in this pasta recipe. Garnish: Add a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro for a pop of color and freshness on the finished dish! You can sub with parsley, if preferred.

How to Make Chicken Chipotle Pasta

It might look like quite a few steps to make this chicken chipotle pasta but they’re all super simple and straightforward – and so worth it! You end up with tender chicken pieces and noodles covered in a creamy, spiced sauce. Here is how it all comes together:

Switch Up the Pasta: Penne pasta is traditionally used in this dish, but you could swap it out for bowtie, linguine, spaghetti or rotini pasta. Check the Temperature of Your Chicken: The best way to check if your chicken is done and keep it from overcooking is by using a meat thermometer. When the chicken is cooked through, it should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (74 degrees Celsius) Adjust the Heat: This chipotle pasta is fairly spicy, if you want to reduce the heat, leave out the chipotle peppers, and reduce the amount of adobo sauce used. Use Freshly-Grated Cheese: Although it’s not quite as convenient, freshly grated Parmesan will have a better flavor and it will melt more evenly into the sauce.