Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chipotle Chicken Pasta
Slow Cooker Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chipotle Chicken Pasta is packed with tender, well-seasoned chicken with a creamy, chipotle-infused sauce. Toss in perfectly cooked penne pasta, crisp asparagus, and sweet red bell pepper for a splash of color and texture.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 850kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- forks or meat claw
- Wooden Spoon
- large pot
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder adjust to taste for spice level
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into 2 inch pieces
- Additional grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Over the chicken, place the salt, black pepper, chicken broth, garlic, and chipotle powder.
- Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Cooking times may vary depending on your crock pot, so check for doneness at around 4 hours.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot or dice if preferred.
- Stir the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, asparagus, and red bell pepper into the chicken. Re-cover the slow cooker and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Toss the pasta into the chicken and sauce. Allow the pasta to soak up the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes on the "warm" setting if available, stirring occasionally to ensure it's evenly coated.
- Serve garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 850kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2436IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 7mg