Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a perfect blend of sweetness and spice that will elevate your weeknight dinners or special occasions. This dish features juicy grilled chicken glazed with a honey-pepper sauce, combined with creamy pasta for a comforting texture that everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for an easy family meal or an impressive dish to serve guests, this recipe is sure to impress with its bold flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Pepper Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, grill for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Pour sauce over chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a pot, add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes before stirring in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, fold in sliced chicken, and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 340g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg