# Spiced Chipotle Pastas Swiss Chalet's Chipotle Chicken Linguini is Infused With Garlic Cream Sauce By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-pasta References: [swisschalet](https://www.swisschalet.com/menu/pasta-rice-bowls/spicy-chipotle-chicken-linguine) [Swiss Chalet's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-potato-soup) chipotle pasta dish is infused with red onions and roasted mushrooms that are blended with a veggie medley of spinach and red peppers. This spiced linguini dish is garnished with a [cream sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-pistachio-alfredo) that features chipotle pesto and roasted garlic ingredients and is topped with a healthy helping of Parmesan cheese. The hearty chipotle pasta meal is even served with warm garlic toast and is made with Swiss Chalet's famous rotisserie chicken. While the eatery may be associated with more traditional chicken dishes, this chipotle pasta illustrates its exotic references. Borrowing from Mexican and Italian cuisine, this meal hybrid is bold and delicious, satisfying one's cravings while sticking to a modest and affordable budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Fusion Cuisine:** Combine unexpected flavors and techniques from different culinary traditions to create bold and delicious hybrid dishes. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Offer high-quality and flavorful food that is affordable and convenient for consumers on a budget. - **Customizable Comfort Food:** Allow customers to personalize classic dishes with a variety of ingredients and spices to satisfy individual cravings. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Innovate menus to offer unique and customizable dishes made with high-quality ingredients at a reasonable price point. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Provide pre-made fusion cuisine kits that allow customers to easily make gourmet meals at home with less effort. - **Food Trucks:** Offer creative fusion cuisine dishes with unique and bold flavors that are affordable and convenient for consumers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweetly Glazed Chicken Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-chalet-glazed-chicken.md) - [Jalapeño-Infused Pesto Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-pesto.md) - [Zesty Shrimp Scampi Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-garlic-shrimp-scampi.md) - [Comforting Savory Potato Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-potato-soup.md) - [Spicy Fast-Food Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-al-pastor.md) - [Tenderly Cooked Meat Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-garlic-guajillo-steak.md) - [Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chipotle-chicken-quesadilla.md) - [honey chicken-inspired QSR meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-honey-chicken1.md) - [Southwest-Style Pasta Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-pasta.md)