Name: Chipotle Chicken Pasta with Asparagus & Parmigiano Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 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

Chipotle Chicken Pasta with Asparagus & Parmigiano Cheese

40 minutes

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Tender chicken thighs are seared over high heat, sliced then tossed with chipotle peppers, tender asparagus, and Barilla Protein+^® pasta.

Ingredients

7 servings

Ingredients for Protein+^® Penne Chicken Pasta with Asparagus and Parmigiano Cheese:

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne pasta

3Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1Pound Chicken Thighs, Diced

1Teaspoon Cumin

2Cloves garlic, minced

1Yellow Onion, Small Dice

1Cup Asparagus, Sliced on The Bias

2Chipotle Peppers, Diced

1Tablespoon Chipotle Sauce, Canned

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Cup heavy cream

To TasteSea 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.

Barilla® Protein+® Penne 2025 Product Packaging | US_PROD-7u4bAkc7KDCGaALPOx1BrF

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

Penne Lisce

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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