Description
Honey Pepper Pasta with Chicken is a delightful dish that balances sweet and spicy flavors. It features tender chicken and al dente pasta tossed in a rich honey-pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds. Drizzle in honey.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg