CHEESECAKE FACTORY'S Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta! Famous Recipe

Let's learn how to make a really popular dish at Cheesecake Factory - the Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta! It's creamy, spicy, a bit sweet, and packed with so many veggies.

12 ounces penne or pasta shape of choice

CHICKEN
1 pound chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice

SAUCE
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 whole red bell pepper diced (use the whole pepper if you want more veggies)
1/2 whole yellow bell pepper diced (use the whole pepper if you want more veggies)
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup adobo chipotle paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 to 1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
cayenne powder or red pepper flakes, to make it spicy (optional, to taste)
3/4 cup chopped asparagus
2/3 cup peas
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro