Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta
Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a delightful and quick dish that marries the sweetness of honey with the spiciness of freshly cracked black pepper. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe brings tender chicken and pasta together in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Slice chicken into thin strips and cook in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then stir in honey and black pepper for the sauce.
- Combine chicken with sauce and add cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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