Description
A simple and flavorful honey pepper chicken pasta dish, combining tender chicken, sweet honey, and bold pepper for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic, honey, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust honey and pepper to taste.
- Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey pepper chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner