Description
This Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet honey glaze, and a kick of black pepper tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in honey and pepper for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust pepper levels to your heat preference. Add steamed veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: honey pepper chicken pasta, sweet and spicy chicken pasta, quick chicken pasta recipe