Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a delightful and quick dinner option that brings the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors to your table. This easy recipe features tender chicken sautéed in a luscious honey pepper sauce, served over your choice of pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. With its vibrant taste and comforting essence, Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is sure to impress everyone at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Slice chicken into thin strips. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add honey, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; let bubble briefly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, toss with sauce, then add drained pasta, mixing everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg