Description
This Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish — tender chicken bites tossed in a sweet, spicy, and creamy Parmesan sauce over perfectly cooked penne. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and easily customizable for your taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
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12 oz penne pasta
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Sauté chicken in oil and butter until cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add broth, cream, honey, soy sauce, and pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
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Return chicken, stir to coat.
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Add Parmesan, mix until creamy.
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Add pasta, toss everything together.
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Garnish with parsley and extra cheese. Serve hot!
Notes
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Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
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Adjust spice by reducing red pepper flakes.
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Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
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Add lemon juice or a splash of vinegar for a little tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg