Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta, a quick and easy dish that’s sure to impress. This family-friendly recipe combines tender chicken with pasta, all enveloped in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The balance of honey and freshly cracked black pepper creates a unique taste profile that everyone will love. Plus, with minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pan preparation, you can enjoy more time at the table and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb / 450g)
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 3 tablespoons honey (raw, local preferred)
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Slice chicken into strips and season with salt. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add honey, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; let bubble for a minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in sauce, then add pasta and reserved water as needed for consistency.
- Serve topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg