Is this like the Cheesecake Factory meal?

No, this is an entirely different recipe. This one was inspired by a meal my mom ate out with friends and asked me to recreate.

What kind of pasta should I use?

You can use any shape! If serving with spaghetti, serve the chicken and sauce over top. If you use a smaller shape, mix it all together in one pot.

It's not too spicy, but that depends on your spice tolerance. You can make it spicier by adding more adobo sauce, or use less if you have a low spice tolerance.

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Name: Healthy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces dry pasta (any shape will work); 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion- finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 2 cups broccoli- chopped small; 1/2 cup canned corn- drained and rinsed; 2 pieces cooked bacon; 2 garlic cloves; 1 finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 8 ounce can of tomato sauce; 5.3 ounce container of Greek yogurt (or a heaping 1/2 cup); Salt and pepper to taste

Healthy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

spicy chicken chipotle pasta with spaghetti on a white plate.

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With a creamy chipotle sauce, juicy chicken, lots of veggies, and perfectly cooked pasta, this healthy meal is incredibly flavorful. It's ready in under 30 minutes, high in protein, and lightened up with Greek yogurt, This is sure to be a new family favorite!

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 ounces dry pasta (any shape will work)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion- finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 cups broccoli- chopped small
1/2 cup canned corn- drained and rinsed
2 pieces cooked bacon
2 garlic cloves
1 finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
8 ounce can of tomato sauce
5.3 ounce container of Greek yogurt (or a heaping 1/2 cup)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat
Next, cook pasta according to package directions
While pasta is cooking, cut chicken into bite-size pieces and place into the hot skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes until they're cooked through, then remove the chicken and set aside in a small bowl
Add diced onion, chopped broccoli, and corn into the same skillet the chicken was cooked in. Cook for 7-8 minutes until the onions are soft.
Check your pasta, if it's cooked, drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water
Once the veggies are soft, add in chopped garlic, bacon, and chipotle pepper then sauté for a minute. Next, add the cooked chicken back into the pan and turn the heat to low.
Pour tomato sauce, Greek yogurt, and a little bit of the adobo sauce into the pan and stir it around with a wooden spoon until everything is completely combined.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir to completely coat everything in the sauce. Add a little reserved pasta water to the sauce if you need to thin it
Serve immediately and enjoy

Notes

Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts
Substitute the olive oil with avocado oil
Add chopped bell peppers for extra color
Chop the broccoli into tiny pieces so they cook evenly with the rest of the veggies
Use Greek yogurt, plain yogurt is too thin
Add extra adobo sauce for an extra little kick
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice for a little brightness
Store leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/healthy-chicken-chipotle-pasta/