Our Honey-Pepper Pasta with Chicken Is as Good as It Sounds
This creamy and bold-flavored pasta recipe combines sweet honey, sharp black pepper, and tender chicken in a comforting, silky sauce perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 12 oz pasta such as penne
- salt for pasta water and seasoning
- 2 chicken breasts large, boneless, skinless
- pepper
- 2 tablespoon oil vegetable or canola
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until done. Let rest, then slice.
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly caramelize.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Fold in sliced chicken. Serve topped with fresh basil.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken if you're short on time. For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer longer using slow release on a pressure cooker.