Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of hot honey with savory chicken and tender rotini pasta, making it perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Cut into even pieces for uniform cooking.
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot honey Adjust based on desired spice level.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking chicken.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For garnish.
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, for garnish Optional, for presentation.
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Chicken
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, pour hot honey over chicken, and stir to combine.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the honey chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Best served warm. Pairs well with a simple salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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