Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta
A delicious and hearty pasta dish featuring tender chicken, a sweet honey glaze, and a spicy kick, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through; slice into strips.
- In a pan, combine honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes; cook until slightly thickened.
- Add heavy cream to the sauce, then stir in cooked chicken and pasta. Mix well.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.