Description
This Creamy Smoky White Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet is the perfect combination of rich, creamy flavors with a hint of smoky heat. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a luscious white cheddar honey butter sauce make this dish an irresistible comfort meal, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup! 🍝🍗🧀
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favorite variety)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese and honey. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it in the creamy sauce, ensuring the pasta is well-coated.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy this creamy, smoky, sweet, and savory meal!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your preference.
- If you want a bit of crunch, you can top this dish with some crispy bacon or toasted breadcrumbs.
- This meal pairs perfectly with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg