Description
A flavorful dish combining sweet and spicy honey pepper-glazed chicken with rich, creamy garlic butter pasta. This comforting and satisfying dinner delivers bold flavor and a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the honey-pepper sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly. Return chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the glaze. Reduce heat to low.
- In a separate pan or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the garlic butter sauce. Toss to coat, adding a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
- Slice the glazed chicken and serve over the creamy pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the pasta sauce.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken strips in a pinch.
- Adjust pepper and honey levels to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg