Description
Easy Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that harmonizes savory chicken, creamy pasta, and a touch of sweetness from honey, all elevated by a hint of pepper. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. With its balance of flavors and colors, it transforms any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce until combined.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss with pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet; mix well until noodles are coated in the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg