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honey pepper chicken pasta recipe

Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta

A delicious honey pepper chicken pasta featuring tender chicken with caramelized honey sauce, perfectly tossed with al dente pasta for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside
  2. Sear: Heat oil in skillet, season chicken, cook until golden brown both sides
  3. Build Sauce: Add garlic and sauté, drizzle honey, pour broth and scrape pan
  4. Finish: Add pasta to skillet, toss with sauce, top with cheese and parsley

Notes

  • Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking and tender results
  • Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed during final tossing
  • Let honey bubble and darken slightly before adding broth for deeper flavor
  • Don’t rush the honey caramelization step as it creates the signature taste
  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485 calories
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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