Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Your choice of pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes; pour over the chicken mixture.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with the chicken mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for shrimp or add more vegetables like broccoli for extra crunch. For added richness, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.