Our Honey-Pepper Pasta with Chicken Is as Good as It Sounds
This creamy honey-pepper chicken pasta brings together sweet heat, rich sauce, and tender chicken for a quick comfort food fix.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta such as penne
- salt for pasta water and seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts large
- pepper for seasoning and sauce
- 2 tablespoon oil for searing chicken
- 1 tablespoon butter for richness
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground if possible
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the pasta and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper while the pasta cooks. Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest briefly, and slice into strips. Keep the skillet hot.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and black pepper, then pour in the heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and continue mixing until smooth. Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep the sauce creamy. Add fresh basil and Parmesan after reheating for a fresh touch.