Description
A delightful dish combining savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with creamy sauce and tender pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Season bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, honey, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy. Toss in the cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve hot.
Notes
For a spicy kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes. You can substitute heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg