Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sweet honey, and a peppery sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
Garnish
- optional Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth and simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, honey, and black pepper; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cheeses, melt, then return chicken to coat with sauce. Toss with pasta and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.