Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add avocado oil, cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes until golden. Drizzle honey during last minute, slice into strips.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions, generally around 9-11 minutes. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, lower heat, add butter and a drizzle of oil, then onion. Sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic, bell peppers, and asparagus; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Blend heavy cream, chipotle peppers, paprika, and parmesan in a blender until smooth. Pour into skillet with vegetables. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water, simmer until sauce thickens, around 3-4 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, toss gently to coat everything with sauce, cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, garnish with shaved Parmigiano and fresh herbs. Best enjoyed warm, optionally with garlic bread.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, remember to reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency and enjoy warm for maximum flavor.
