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Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta Recipe

Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta Recipe That'll Wow Your Weeknights

This Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta marries the sweetness of honey with a kick of spice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts Can be swapped for tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas.
For the Sauce
  • Salt Season to taste.
  • Black Pepper Season to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Use coconut oil for a different flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can be replaced with vegan butter.
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced Fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or dairy-free option.
  • ¼ cup Honey Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if required.
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to heat tolerance.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Opt for freshly grated for best flavor.
  • Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, honey, and soy sauce. Add crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
  7. Add cooked penne pasta and toss until evenly coated with sauce.
  8. Plate the pasta and garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and don’t overcook the pasta. Adjust heat levels based on preference by modifying the red pepper flakes.

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