TexMex Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Blackened Chipotle Chicken, Black Beans & Spinach

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

pasta of choice

chicken breasts (pounded thin, (1 pound))

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

chipotle chili powder

1/2 tsp

EACH cumin, smoked paprika, salt, onion pwdr, garlic pwder

1/4 tsp

pepper

large red bell peppers , seeds and membranes removed, cut in half

small white onion, peeled and quartered

garlic cloves, peeled

1 tbsp

flour

low sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp

EACH salt, chipotle chili powder

1/4 tsp

EACH cumin, smoked paprika, pepper

8 oz

cream cheese, cubed and softned

3/4 cup

black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup

packed fresh spinach, chopped

cilantro ((optional))